Tom Scott Biography
Tom Scott is an American working for KTVB as part of Sunday Sports Extra since it premiered in 1996. Upon joining the station, he teamed up with Mark Johnson on BSU telecasts. He also works as a sports columnist where he writes the column Scott Slant.
Tom Scott Education
Scott joined Boise State University when he finished his high school education. He later graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Communications.
Tom Scott Career
Scott has served KTVB’s Sunday Sports Extra since it premiered in 1996. Daily, he does “Scott Slant” sports beats on SportsRadio 1350/KTIK. Upon joining the station, he teamed up with Mark Johnson on BSU telecasts and later with Larry Maneely when Maneely returned to KTVB in 1988.
When he is not broadcasting the local sports scene, Scott works at his local ad firm in Downtown Boise. Ever since he was young, he has always loved sports announcing. While growing up, Jeff Carter(the San Francisco Giants’ public address announcer) always fascinated him since he had the honor of saying Willie Mays’ name whenever he came to bat.
At the age of 13, Scott started doing PA for an 8th-grade basketball tournament. He started becoming involved with sports in the Treasure Valley in 1971 when he provided morning sports reports on KFXD Radio. Later, local sports fans knew him due to his work as a public address announcer at Boise State football games from 1974 to 1984 and basketball games from 1973 to 1979.
In 1978, Scott became a TV sportscaster where he served as a host of Boise State’s weekly coach’s program and play-by-play roles for live coverage during the Broncos’ national championship season in 1980. He left his stadium announcing roles when he joined KBOI on its Bronco radio team for the 1985 and 1986 seasons.
A bona fide BSU football historian, he researched and wrote the first complete Bronco football record book in 1983. He is active in the community and involves himself in a variety of community activities. He previously served the Boise Advertising Federation as a president. Moreover, he has received awards from the Idaho Press Club, Idaho Press-Tribune, Idaho Advertising Federation, Idaho State Broadcasters Association, and American Advertising Federation.
Tom Scott Age
Scott 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.
Tom Scott Height
Scott stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Tom Scott Family
Scott grew up in the Bay region but 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 Scott has any siblings.
Tom Scott Wife
Scott is married to Beth Washburn. The pair has two sons, Mark and Ricky. Scott and his wife love biking, skiing, and the Idaho outdoors
Tom Scott Net Worth
Scott has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Tom Scott Salary
Scott earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Tom Scott KTVB
Scott is working at KTVB where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Maggie O’Mara
- Justin Corr
- Brian Holmes
- Morgan Romero
- Brenda Rodriguez
- Joe Parris
- Andrew Baertlein