Bob Costas is one of the most decorated sports broadcasters in history, with 29 Emmy Awards recognizing his excellence in hosting, play-by-play, journalism, writing, interviewing, and entertainment. He is the only person to win Emmys in news, sports, and entertainment, including honors for his 2011 interview with Jerry Sandusky and his acclaimed late-night show Later with Bob Costas.
Named “National Sportscaster of the Year” a record eight times, Bob was inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame and received the Walter Cronkite Award for excellence in journalism in 2012. In 2018, he was enshrined in the broadcasters’ wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame, joining legends like Vin Scully and Jack Buck.
Throughout his career, Bob has covered nearly every major sporting event—from the Olympics and Super Bowl to the World Series, NBA Finals, Triple Crown races, and U.S. Open golf. His signature voice and insightful commentary have made him a respected figure far beyond the sports world.
In addition to his work with NBC, Bob has contributed to HBO and the MLB Network, where he continues to provide interviews and commentary. He’s also a bestselling author, with Fair Ball: A Fan’s Case for Baseball and several sports history collaborations.
Born in Queens and raised on Long Island, Bob began his career in broadcasting while attending Syracuse University. His journey from local radio to national prominence spans five decades and remains a benchmark of excellence in sports media.
Won 29 Emmy awards—most ever for sports broadcaster, total.
Only person with Emmys in news, sports, and entertainment.
News Emmy: 2011 Jerry Sandusky interview during Penn State scandal.
Entertainment Emmy: 1993 for Later with Bob Costas.
Named “National Sportscaster of the Year” eight times by peers.
Inducted into National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame, 2012.
Won Walter Cronkite Award for distinction in journalism, also 2012.
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame’s broadcasters’ wing in 2018.
Hosted 12 Olympic Games for NBC; final: 2016 Rio.
Hosted seven Super Bowls across nearly three decades with NBC.
Participated in coverage of seven World Series events, various roles.
Covered ten NBA Finals as host or play-by-play announcer.
Hosted Triple Crown races: Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont Stakes regularly.
Anchored coverage of U.S. Open Golf Championships for NBC.
Hosted Later with Bob Costas, praised for deep interviews.
Produced acclaimed programs on HBO and MLB Network consistently.
Authored Fair Ball, a bestseller on New York Times list.
Collaborated with Joe Garner on bestselling sports history collections.
Worked for NBC’s Sunday Night Football until 2016 retirement.
Left NBC’s Olympic coverage after almost 30-year broadcast tenure.
Continues commentary and interviews with Major League Baseball Network.
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