Rich Walsh Bio, Wiki
Rich Walsh is an American journalist and anchor. Currently, he works as the weekend sports anchor for KDKA-TV (CBS) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Walsh also appears on KDKA-FM, 93.7 “The Fan.” Before coming to KDKA-TV, he was game day intermission host for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and also a sideline reporter/host for ROOT Sports Pittsburgh.
Walsh has spent 12 years working as a Sports Anchor/Host/Reporter in Pittsburgh. He also has 13 years of sports anchoring and reporting experience. Additionally, Walsh also worked as an anchor at WTRF-TV in Wheeling, West Virginia, and at Fox Sports Net Pittsburgh. He has won awards for broadcasting and his charity work. Walsh was recognized as Pittsburgh’s 40 under 40 for raising more than $200,000 in memory of his dad, who passed away from Leukemia in 2009.
Rich Walsh Age
He was born on February 19, in Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Rich Walsh Height
He is a man of average stature. Walsh stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.7 m).
Rich Walsh Family
Walsh was born and raised in Penn Hills by his father Tom and his mother. Sadly, his father passed away from Leukemia in 2009. Walsh belongs to American nationality and white ethnicity. However, Walsh has not mentioned the names and whereabouts of his family members.
Rich Walsh Wife
Walsh got married to Michele Fiorina in August 2011 in Oakland. After the ceremony, they were invited to the set of “The Dark Knight Rises,” a shooting in Pittsburgh. Together, Walsh and Michele share four children named Chayce Michael, Olivia Del, Taegan, and Quinn Taylor Walsh. Sadly, the couple divorced and Walsh is currently dating a makeup artist named Kel.
Rich Walsh Education
He attended the University of Pittsburgh and is a former captain of Pitt’s track and cross country teams. Walsh is highly involved in the Pittsburgh community. He serves on several boards, like the University of Pittsburgh Varsity Athletics, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Rich Walsh KDKA
He works as the weekend sports anchor for KDKA-TV (CBS) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Walsh also appears on KDKA-FM, 93.7 “The Fan.” Before coming to KDKA-TV, he was game day intermission host for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and also a sideline reporter/host for ROOT Sports Pittsburgh. Walsh has spent 12 years working as a Sports Anchor/Host/Reporter in Pittsburgh. He also has 13 years of sports anchoring and reporting experience. Additionally, Walsh also worked as an anchor at WTRF-TV in Wheeling, West Virginia, and at Fox Sports Net Pittsburgh.
Throughout his career, Walsh has had the chance to cover four Super Bowls, two Winter Classics, two Stanley Cup Championships, two U.S. Opens, an MLB All-Star Game, and The Final Four. He also has countless memorable events, such as Sidney Crosby’s first game in the NHL. Walsh is in the Steelers, Pirates locker rooms, and Penguins on a daily basis and has developed many contacts throughout the years.
Walsh’s colleagues at KDKA include:
Bob Pompeani – sports anchor and sports director
Mary Ours – news anchor and reporter
Ray Petelin – Meteorologist
Kristin Emery – meteorologist
Rich Walsh Pittsburgh
Walsh was born and raised in Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He currently works at KDKA-TV also based in Pittsburgh his hometown.
Rich Walsh Salary
Walsh serves as the weekend sports anchor at KDKA, therefore there is no doubt he receives a satisfactory salary. His average salary is $68,347 per year.
Rich Walsh Net Worth
He has worked as a journalist for many years. Therefore, there is no doubt he has amassed decent wealth over the years. The estimated net worth of Walsh is $720,238.
How Rich Is Rich
Walsh has worked for many years as a journalist. No doubt, therefore, he has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Walsh’s estimated net worth is $720,238.
Is Rich Walsh Still Married
No. Walsh got married to Michele Fiorina in August 2011. Sadly, the couple divorced and he is currently dating a makeup artist named Kel.