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Dan Le Batard Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, and Net Worth 

Dan Le Batard

Daniel Thomas Le Batard, 53, is a sportswriter for an American newspaper, a television reporter, and a radio broadcaster. Dan Le Batard’s net worth and career earnings are evaluated at $25 Million as of 2022.

Wiki, Bio, Age,  Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Dan Le Batard was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on November 16, 1968, to parents Gonzalo and Lourdes. Batard’s parents are exiles from Cuba. Dan Le Batard will be 53 years old in April 2022.

Batard was raised in Miramar, Florida, with his brother David Le Batard. His brother is a professional artist who goes by the moniker LEBO. In the year 1990, he graduated from the University of Miami.

Dan Le Batard’s Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

Dan Le Batard stands at 6 feet and 1 inch tall. His bodyweight is 90 kg. His hair color is black. His eye color is dark grey. His shoe size is 10US. Dan Le Batard’s other body measurements are unknown.

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Dan Le Batard posing for a photograph(source Instagram)

Dan Le Batard’s Profession & Career

Dan le Batard began his career as a sports columnist in 1990 when he joined the Miami Herald. He served his time there until 2016. The Dan Le Batard with Stugotz: In 2004, Batard launched the radio show ‘The Dan Le Batard with Stugotz.’

Listeners praised and gave positive reviews to the show. For nine years, until 2013, the show was broadcast on a local radio station. Then ESPN took over, and it was broadcast on ESPN radio from then on. ESPN announced on December 3, 2020, that the radio show would end on January 4, 2021.

Association with ESPN: Le Batard has been with ESPN for a long time, working in both radio and television. His television appearances include recurring appearances on The Sports Reporters, Outside the Lines, and College GameDay.

Highly Questionable: Highly Questionable premiered on ESPN in September 2011. It was a ‘Sports Talk Block,’ and Le Batard and his father ‘Gonzalo’ hosted the show. On January 4, 2021, Le Batard made his final appearance on the show.

Le Batard and Friends: In 2019, ESPN launched a podcast network called ‘The Le Batard and Friends Podcast Network.’ ESPN personalities such as Mina Kimes, Sarah Spain, and Marty Smith were featured. Dan Le Batard’s contract with ESPN expired on January 4, 2021.

Meadowlark Media: Dan and his friend and former ESPN President John Skipper founded Meadowlark Media, which will produce all-new podcast content. Dan Le Batard’s podcast is well-known and well-liked. He has also made a good amount of money. This is the entire story of how Dan Le Batard’s net worth grew to $25 million.

Dan Le Batard’s Salary and Net Worth

Dan Le Batard’s net worth is $25 million dollars. Dan Le Batard’s annual salary is $5 million. The Television Sports Reporter’s net worth is estimated to be $25 million in 2022.

Dan Le Batard’s net worth and earnings are primarily derived from TV shows, radio hosts, and sports writing. Dan Le Batard’s net worth in 2020 was estimated to be around $17 million.

Dan Le Batard’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship

Dan Le Batard has a wife. He is married to Valerie Scheide (American journalist and art gallerist). In the year 2019, they married. The couple has no children.

Controversies

In July 2019, Le Batard criticized then-President Donald Trump’s tweets about four minority congresswomen, saying they should “return to the crime-infested places from which they came.”

On August 7, 2014, Le Batard was suspended from ESPN for two days for allegedly erecting a billboard in Akron, Ohio that read “You’re Welcome, Lebron.” “Love, Miami,” he said, holding two NBA championship rings.

The billboard alluded to LeBron James’ departure from the Miami Heat and subsequent return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In his nearly three-decade career, Le Batard has been involved in numerous other controversies.

Quick Facts

Real NameDaniel Thomas Le Batard
Nick NameDan Le Batard
Birth Place Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Birthday16 December 1968
Age53 years old
ProfessionRadio Host, Television Reporter
Sun SignSagittarius
EducationUniversity of Miami
WifeValerie Scheide
FatherGonzalo Le Batard
MotherLourdes Le Batard
SiblingsDavid Le Batard (Brother)
Net Worth in 2022USD 25 million
Height6 feet 1 inches or 188 cm
Weight90 Kg or 200 lbs
RaceWhite
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorDark Grey
Shoe Size10 (US)
BrandsN/A
HobbiesN/A