Dan Roche Biography
Dan Roche is an Emmy award-winning sportscaster. He serves as a sports anchor and reporter for both WBZ-TV and WSBK-TV in Boston, Massachusetts. Dan has worked at WSBK-TV and WBZ-TV for over two decades. He began his career in Lawrence, Massasechets where he reported for WCCM/WCGY radio.
In September 1999, Dan served as a radio sports anchor and Boston Bruins game host for WBZ Newsradio 1030AM. Moreover, he also won a New England Emmy Award for an Outstanding Sports Series the “Red Sox” that aired on myTV38 and WBZ-TV. Furthermore, Dan has also worked for WHDH, WCCM, WRKO, and WCGY. In the early 1980s, he worked on a Worcester bowling show as a color commentator alongside Bob Fouracre.
Dan has covered many of Boston’s historical moments. His memorable events include the Pats’ perfect 16-0 regular-season finale in New York against the Giants in 2007, the 1996 Patriots Super Bowl, and the ’04 and ’07 Red Sox World Series Championships. During the latter, he was allowed to ride with the team in the ’04 Duck Boat Victory Parade. In addition, Dan covered the Celtic 17th World Championship through Los Angeles, Cleveland, Detroit, and Atlanta.
Daniel’s Quick Facts
| Age | 59 years old |
| Wife | Pam Roche |
| WBZ | Sports Anchor and Reporter (since Oct. 2000) |
| @RochieWBZ | |
| Daughter | Tori Roche |
| Net Worth | $2.5 million |
Personal Life
Dan is 59 years old, born in Methuen, Massachusetts, USA, in 1965. He is 5 ft 11 in tall ( Approximately 1.8 m ). Dan studied at North Andover High School graduating with his diploma. He later joined Nasson College which was later shut down in 1983. As a result, Dan transferred to Syracuse University joining the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications program.
During his time at Syracuse, he studied and graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. As a freshman in college, Dan joined WAER-FM where he was mentored by Sean McDonough who was then a senior at Syracuse University.
Dan Roche Wife
He is married to his wife, the love of his life, and best friend Pam Roche. Pam celebrates her birthday on September 18 every year. Dan and his wife share two children, a daughter named Tori and a son named Harry. Tori, his daughter, was born in July 1998. The lovebirds currently reside in Andover, Massachusetts.
Dan Roche WBZ
He currently serves as a sports anchor and reporter at WSBK-TV and WBZ-TV in Boston, MA. Dan has worked with the two networks for over two decades. In October 2000, he joined WBZ-TV where he worked as a weekend sports anchor and reporter. Dan later began hosting “Red Sox This Week” in 2003 on sister station WSBK, formerly known as myTV38. He has been hosting this show since then. Dan is also a two-time Emmy award winner who worked from 1994 to 2000 at WBZ Radio.
While working at WBZ Radio, he served as the Boston Bruins studio host, midday sports anchor, and also co-hosted shows with Barry Pederson and Steve DeOssie. From 2003 to 2005 he was WSBK’s field reporter throughout the Red Sox games. Furthermore, he also served as a reporter on the Patriots 5th Quarter and Patriots Game Day. From 2003 to 2005 he was WSBK’s field reporter throughout the Red Sox games. Moreover, Dan has been nominated for an Emmy Award twice in New England for Best Sports Reporter.
He has done New England Patriots preseason games since 2013 as a play-by-play announcer. Dan has also appeared on several radio programs for 98.5 the Sports Hub. In 2014, he was named National Sports Media Association Sportscaster of the Year and the 2017 Massachusetts Sportscaster of the Year. Moreover, Dan has also worked at WRKO, WCCM, WHDH, and WCGY. He served as a color commentator in the early 1980s on a Worcester bowling show with Bob Fouracre.
Some of Dan’s colleagues at WBZ are:
Paula Ebben – Anchor.
Levan Reid – Sports Reporter.
Salary
Through working as a sports anchor and reporter at WSBK-TV and WBZ-TV in Boston, MA, Dan earns $450,000 annually.
Net Worth
Dan has been in the media industry since the early 1980s and has worked for high-profile networks over the years. He has garnered a net worth of $2.5 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Old Is Dan Roche?
Dan is 59 years old, born in Methuen, Massachusetts, USA, in 1965.
Does Dan Roche Have a daughter?
His daughter, Tori Roche, was born in July 1998.
Is Dan Roche Married?
Dan has been married to his best friend and the love of his life Pam Roche for a while. The lovebirds have two kids, a daughter Tori, and a son Harry.
Social Media Handles
Twitter – @RochieWBZ
Instagram – rochiewbz
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