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Keith Olbermann Biography
Birth Place:
New York, New York, United States
Profession
News analyst, sportscaster
Fast Facts
- Published his first book, The Major League Coaches, at age 14
- Attended Hackley School with future ESPN co-worker Chris Berman
- Enrolled at Cornell University at age 16
- Has worked at multiple radio stations and TV networks, including KCBS, ESPN, MSNBC, Fox, CNN, NBC and Current TV
- An avid baseball fan and collector, he has been featured on several Topps baseball cards
- Is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research
- Doesn't drive due to loss of depth perception as the result of a head injury
- Is an honorary board member of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Relationships
- Ted Olbermann -- Father
- Marie Olbermann -- Mother
- Jenna -- Sister