Craig Sager

Journalist

Birthday June 29, 1951

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Batavia, IL

DEATH DATE Dec 15, 2016 (65)

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About

Basketball sideline reporter most famous for his flamboyant suits and genial nature. He conducted interviews at prestigious basketball events like the NBA Finals and Olympic Games.

Before Fame

He graduated with a bachelor's degree in speech from Northwestern University.

Trivia

He served as the co-host of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Parade from 1990 to 1995.

Family Life

He married a former Chicago Bulls dancer named Stacy. One of his sons played wide receiver at the University of Georgia.

Associated With

His fashion sense was famously called out by then-Celtic Kevin Garnett at the 2009 NBA All-Star Game.