Tom Rinaldi Biography
A native of Cresskill, New Jersey, Tom Rinaldi is a Fox Sports reporter who previously contributed to ESPN’s golf coverage, SportsCenter, Outside the Lines and College GameDay.
Rinaldi was also a contributor to Sunday NFL Countdown on Sunday NFL Countdown and also did features for the horse racing telecasts.
Back in 2017, he served as a sideline reporter for the NBA playoffs on ESPN.
He graduated from Columbia University. Tom also has an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Rinaldi joined ESPN in May 2003 after a four-year stint as a reporter for CNN/SI from 1998–2002. He had previously worked for KATU-TV in Portland, Oregon from 1996 to 1998 as a reporter.
Also, from 1993 to 1996, Rinaldi had worked for r WNDU-TV in South Bend, Indiana as a reporter.
Before beginning his journalism career, Tom was a high school English and English as a Second Language teacher. He was also a handball coach at Morris High School in the Bronx, New York.
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In December 2020, it was announced that Tom was leaving ESPN for Fox Sports. At Fox Sports, he is to cover major sporting events, including the Super Bowl, World Series, World Cup, and major college football games.
Tom Rinaldi Farewell Letter
While leaving ESPN, Rinaldi peened down a letter bidding goodbye and thanking the GameDay crew, show producers and staff. He said;
“It’s been an incredible ride. Nineteen years at ESPN and 17 years as part of College GameDay. And the indulgence of really being able to say thank you.
In a segment aired by the network, Tom shared profound moments throughout his career at ESPN.
“For more than 15 years, I never had to graduate, from the greatest gig and the grandest show and from being a part of this family.
“It’s bond and love and example of dedication and leadership, warmth and cheer, trust and teamwork, kindness and caring. So, I thank you for sharing the stories and the moments and all the Saturday mornings, with deepest gratitude, Tom.”
Tom Rinaldi Age
It is not known how old Rinaldi is. He is yet to share his date and year of birth.
Tom Rinaldi Wife
Rinaldi is married to his wife Diane. The couple resides in New Jersey. They live a very private life away from the limelight and as a result, there is no information available about his wife at the moment.
Tom Rinaldi Children
Rinaldi and his wife Diane have two children together. They have a son named Jack and a daughter named Tessa. As earlier noted, the family is very private, and not much information is available about them.
Tom Rinaldi Salary and Net Worth
It is not yet known how much Tom earned at ESPN or how much he will be earning at Fox Sport. He has an estimated net worth of around $1.5 million.