Peter King

Birth Name:

Peter King

Birth Place:

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor

Co-host of "The Opening Drive" on Sirius Radio alongside Bob Papa and Randy Cross from 2008-2011
Covered college athletics and pro football for five years prior to covering pro football for Newsday from 1985-1989
Has authorized numerous books, including "Monday Morning Quarterback: A Fully Caffeinated Guide to Everything You Need to Know About the NFL"
In 2009 he received the McCann Award which is given to Professional Football Writers of America members who have provided long and distinguished service to the profession
In 2010 he was named National Sportswriter of the Year
Joined HBO's "Inside the NFL" in 2002 as the managing editor
Joined Sports Illustrated as a staff writer in 1989
Member of the Board of Selectors for the Pro Football Hall of Fame since 1992
Served as a half-time analyst for Monday Night Football in 1994 and 1995
In 2008 he delivered the commencement address at his alma mater, Ohio University

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