Rich King Biography | Wikipedia
Rich King is a well-known American journalist and sports anchor who served CW affiliate and national cable superstation WGN-TV in Chicago, Illinois. He served as a sports anchor for the station’s 9 p.m. newscast on Saturday evenings and filed sports reports for the station’s Sunday through Thursday evening newscasts.
He retired on June 15, 2016, after 48 years in the Business. King began his broadcast career in 1968 as an intern for WGN, who hired him as a writer and producer the following year. He moved to radio station WBBM (AM) in 1970 as a writer and producer, before becoming the assistant news director and managing editor two years later in 1972.
Rich King Age | Birthday
King was born to his parents in 1947, in Chicago, Illinois. The exact date and month he was born are currently not available. Therefore, the exact date and month he celebrates his birthday are currently under review. We will keep you updated once is clear from our reliable source.
Rich King Nationality | Ethnicity
King holds American nationality and citizenship. He is of white ethnicity and heritage born and grew up on the South Side of Chicago, near Comiskey Park.
Rich King Education
King was in De La Salle Institute. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has not mentioned more details concerning his educational background. We will keep you updated once information is ready from our reliable source.
Rich King Marriage | Wife
King married his first wife, Maggie Smith in 1970. Maggie died in 2002. He decided to marry again in 2009. He is happily enjoying his married life with his second wife, April Keith. King has not shared more details concerning his wife. It is also not known whether the two have children together. Nevertheless, information is currently under review. We will keep you updated once confirmed from our reliable source
Rich King Family | Parents
King was born and brought up on the South Side of Chicago, near Comiskey Park by his parents. However, he has not shared more information concerning his parents’ names and occupations. It is also not known whether he has siblings or not. More details concerning this section are currently under review. We will keep you updated once is confirmed this from our reliable source.
Rich King Net Worth
King is has worked for WGN-TV for more than a decade. He has accumulated a decent fortune from his career. He has an estimated net worth of around $5 million.
Rich King Body Measurement | Height | Weight
King is a man of average stature. He stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. Drawing from his pictures, he also managed to maintain average body weight. More details concerning his other body measurements and his exact bodyweight are currently under review. We will keep you updated once information is clear from our reliable source.
Rich King WGN-TV,
King has served CW affiliate and national cable superstation WGN-TV in Chicago, Illinois. He served as a sports anchor for the station’s 9 p.m. newscast on Saturday evenings and filed sports reports for the station’s Sunday through Thursday evening newscasts.
He retired on June 15, 2016, after 48 years in the Business. King began his broadcast career in 1968 as an intern for WGN, who hired him as a writer and producer the following year. He moved to radio station WBBM (AM) in 1970 as a writer and producer, before becoming the assistant news director and managing editor two years later in 1972.
He became an on-air sportscaster along with being a color commentator in 1974 and play-by-play announcer for the Chicago White Sox baseball club for the 1980 and 1981 seasons. He was promoted to sports director at WBBM radio and remained in that position until he joined CBS-owned and operated station WBBM-TV.