Clay Hall Biography
Clay Hall is a retired American journalist who previously worked for WSYX ABC 6 as the sports director. After broadcasting sports in Central Ohio for nearly 3 decades, he retired on February 29, 2024.
Clay Hall Education
Hall joined Mississippi State University in 1975 when he finished his high school education at Upper Arlington High School. In 1980, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media Studies. While in high school, he worked as a caddy at the OSU Scarlet Course. Back in the day, he worked with OSU & NFL coach Fred Pagac, Sr. on the same course to knock off Brent Musburger in a media scramble.
Clay Hall Career
Hall previously worked for WSYX ABC 6 as the sports director. At the station, he was tasked with broadcasting Ohio State football and field anchoring the pre-game and post-game broadcasts on “The Football Fever” each fall. Also, he took his audience “Beyond the Game” on weekends. Most recently, he profiled blind wrestler Caiden Hooks’ run to the State Tournament.
In 2020, he alongside Executive Producer Stephen Kappas won the Ohio Associated Press “Best Sportscast” Award. His unforgettable stories associated with The Football Fever include the fleeting heist of Penn State’s cassette tape of the Lions growl, interviewing President Gerald Ford about his only loss to Ohio State, Urban Meyer’s return to his childhood home, and national championships victory in Tempe, Arizona & Jerry’s World in Arlington, and the rise, fall, and rebirth of Maurice Clarett. Also, the 2002 and 2014 broadcasts of Ohio State national championships. Hall has staffed games from Tucson, Raleigh, Seattle, and South Beach.
Previously, he worked as the sports director for WLBT in Jackson, Mississippi. He first joined WLBT in January 1983 as a weekend reporter and weekday anchor, a position he held for 9 years. Before Missippi, he worked in Columbus at WCBI as a sports director. His career started when he worked for the Montgomery Advertiser as a sports writer.
Clay Hall Age
Hall likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Clay Hall Height
Hall stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Clay Hall Family
Hall has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Hall has any siblings.
Clay Hall Wife
Hall is married to Patricia. They have three sons and a pet canine named Miss Lily. He enjoys press box from Pike Place Salmon in Husky Stadium, Jambalaya in the Superdome, prime rib at Rutgers, and what he considers the best hot dog in the Big Ten at “Mustard’s Last Stand” at Northwestern.
Clay Hall Net Worth
Hall has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Clay Hall Salary
Hall earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Clay Hall WSYX ABC6
Hall is working at WSYX ABC6 where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Andrew Buck Michael
- Rodney Dunigan
- Sarah Converse
- Kellyanne Stitts
- Isabelle Hanson
- Stacia Naquin