Kenny Mayne
- January 5, 2024
- Sportscaster
Quick Facts
Full Name | Kenny Mayne |
Occupation | Sportscaster |
Date Of Birth | Sep 1, 1959(1959-09-01) |
Age | 65 |
Birthplace | Washington |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Washington |
Horoscope | Virgo |
Kenny Mayne Biography
Name | Kenny Mayne |
Birthday | Sep 1 |
Birth Year | 1959 |
Place Of Birth | Washington |
Home Town | Washington |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Virgo |
Spouse | Laura Waggoner |
Children(s) | Riley Hope |
Kenny Mayne is one of the most popular and richest Sportscaster who was born on September 1, 1959 in Washington, Washington, United States. Host of Kenny Mayne’s Wide World of Sports and contributor to Sunday NFL Countdown.
He worked alongside Dan Patrick while anchoring SportsCenter.
A native of Federal Way, Washington, Mayne was an honorable mention junior college All-American quarterback in 1978 at Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, Washington. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1982 with a degree in broadcasting. He was the backup quarterback and was ahead of future NFL star Randall Cunningham on the depth chart.
After beginning his television career with a brief stint as a reporter for KLVX-TV in Las Vegas, Nevada, Mayne spent seven years (1982–89) at KSTW-TV in Seattle, Washington. Eventually, he became a weekend sports anchor and weekday news reporter. Mayne resigned from KSTW in 1989.
He had two daughters with his wife Laura.
Kenny Mayne Net Worth
Net Worth | $8 Million |
Source Of Income | Sportscaster |
House | Living in own house. |
Kenny Mayne is one of the richest Sportscaster from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kenny Mayne 's net worth $8 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started his work in broadcasting with the TV station KLVX-TV in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He played 2 years of college football at UNLV and was signed as a free agent by the Seattle Seahawks.
Kenneth Wheelock Mayne (born September 1, 1959) is an American sports journalist for ESPN. He currently appears as host of Kenny Mayne’s Wider World of Sports on ESPN.com, and he appeared as a weekly contributor to “Sunday NFL Countdown” with his weekly “Mayne Event” segment.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Kenny Mayne Dating?
According to our records, Kenny Mayne married to Laura Waggoner. As of December 1, 2023, Kenny Mayne’s is not dating anyone.
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Mayne has recently appeared in commercials for Progressive auto insurance, and Top Flite golf balls. In November 2006, Mayne hosted the pilot episode of the CBS Primetime gameshow Power of 10 which would later be hosted by Drew Carey. Power of 10 producer Michael Davies was impressed with his performance on 2 Minute Drill, and wanted him to host one of his other game shows. After Mayne hosted the pilot, he declined the opportunity and it went to Drew Carey.
Facts & Trivia
Kenny Ranked on the list of most popular Sportscaster. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kenny Mayne celebrates birthday on September 1 of every year.
On January 17, 2007, ESPN signed Mayne to a one-year contract to do features and cover horse racing, as well as return to SportsCenter for about 50 shows in 2007.[1]
What will Kenny Mayne do next?
After serving as a nightly host during the Olympics on NBC, Mayne is now joining Caesars Sportsbook as a content contributor and brand ambassador. This isn’t the first time Mayne has worked at the Las Vegas institution.
Why did Kenny leave ESPN?
He was a beloved host, but clearly ESPN decided to go in another direction. He told The Athletic he didn’t want people feeling sorry for him. Mayne had a good run, and it was time to move on and do his own thing. “We could not come to an agreement to keep me working there,” he said.
Did Kenny Mayne play college football?
He graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1982 with a degree in broadcasting. While at UNLV, Mayne was a backup quarterback for two years and he later signed as a free agent with the Seattle Seahawks.
How much was Kenny Mayne making?
Sources told The Post’s Andrew Marchand that Mayne was making in the $1.5 million-plus range to do around 150 SportsCenters per year. “I’m not asking anyone to feel sorry for me,” Mayne said. “It’s my choice to stay or not stay.
Who got fired from ESPN recently?
One of ESPN’s most prominent faces has been fired. The New York Post reported late Sunday that ESPN MLB and college sports studio host Adnan Virk has been fired for repeatedly leaking confidential information to the press. An ESPN spokesperson confirmed to the Post that Virk no longer works for the company.