Ed Daniels Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Wife, WGNO, Salary, and Net Worth

Ed Daniels is an American journalist working for WGNO as the sports director since joining the station in 1992.

Ed Daniels Biography

Ed Daniels is an American journalist working for WGNO as the sports director since 1992 and has served the station for more than 3 decades. Additionally, he co-hosts and produces Friday Night Fastball, presented by Delgado Community College.

Ed Daniels Education

Daniels joined Loyola University in 1975 when he finished his education at Archbishop Rummel High School. In 1979, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.

Ed Daniels Career

Daniels works for WGNO as the sports director. Aside from that role, he works as a tournament director for the WGNO baseball classic alongside Brother Martin Baseball Coach Mark Wisniewski. Annually, the high school championship features some of the best prep baseball teams in Louisiana.

Daniels has worked in Louisiana TV for more than 3 decades, where 33 years were spent in his hometown. During his career, he has won several awards for his work. For instance, in 2014, the Press Club of New Orleans nominated him for the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Twice, the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association have awarded him Louisiana Sportscaster of the Year. He serves as a member of the De La Salle Athletics Hall of Fame and the Archbishop Rummel Athletic Hall of Fame.

Daniels votes for the Heisman Trophy and the Wooden Award. Moreover, he created Friday Night Football which concentrates on high school football. The 2021 season marked the 3-decade run of him and head coach JT Curtis working as co-hosts.

Photo of Ed Daniels
Photo of Ed Daniels

Daniels co-hosts and produces Friday Night Fastball, presented by Delgado Community College. On the show, he works alongside Delgado Director of Athletics, and Head Baseball Coach Joe Scheuermann. Additionally, he and Riverside Basketball Coach Timmy Byrd work as co-tournament directors of the All-State Sugar Bowl National Prep Classic, a high school basketball championship.

Ed Daniels Age

Daniels 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 60s.

Ed Daniels Height

Daniels stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Ed Daniels Family

In 1967, Daniels and his father were in the south end zone at Tulane stadium as John Gilliam returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams. Even so, he has not disclosed more information about his parents, especially his mother. It is also not if Daniels has any siblings.

Ed Daniels Wife

Daniels is married to Robin. They have five children and five grandchildren. Even so, he has kept more information regarding his wife, kids, and grandkids away from the public but we’ll update this information when it’s available to the public.

Ed Daniels Net Worth

Daniels has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.

Ed Daniels Salary

Daniels earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

WGNO

Daniels is working at WGNO where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;

  1. Susan Roesgen
  2. Curt Sprang
  3. Amy Russo
  4. Mallory Smith
  5. Stephanie Oswald
  6. Hank Allen
  7. Brantly Keiek