Table of Biography
Tom Rinaldi is an Award-winning American reporter and journalist for Fox Sports. Tom Rinaldi is widely known for his contributions to ESPN’s tennis coverage at Wimbledon and the US Open, ESPN’s golf coverage, College GameDay, and Sunday NFL Countdown.
Early Life
Tom Rinaldi was born in Brooklyn, New York, the United States, and holds US citizenship. Meanwhile, he has not mentioned his exact date of birth, age, ethnicity, and religious belief. Looking at his appearance, he seems to be in his late 40s or his early 50s.
His father was a stonemason while his mother was a bank teller by profession. However, Rinaldi has not disclosed the names of his parents. Similarly, he has not mentioned his siblings in any interviews and he seems to be the only child of his parents. He spent his childhood life in northern New Jersey in a little town called Cresskill, about eight miles from the George Washington Bridge.
Tom Rinaldi – Education
In terms of his academic background, he attended Philly School and Morris High School in the Bronx. Later, he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania before going on to receive his graduate degree at Columbia University, majoring in English.
Professional Career
Initially, Tom Rinaldi began his career as an English teacher and a coach in high school. From 1993 to 1996, he worked as a reporter for WNDU-TV in South Bend, Indiana, and from 1996 to 1998, he worked for KATU-TV in Portland, Oregon. Later, he became a reporter for CNN/SI from 1998–2002.
Rinaldi was the lead interviewer and feature reporter for ESPN and ABC’s golf coverage from 2006 to 2020. In this capacity, he has received praise for many of his essays, particularly those written after major events.
He conducted Tiger Woods’ first interview following the November 27, 2009 incident that resulted in Woods’ public disclosure of his extramarital affairs. Additionally, he worked as a sideline reporter for the NBA playoffs on ESPN in 2017.
Caption: Tom Rinaldi reporting live (Source: ESPN Front Row)
He helped cover Wimbledon and the US Open for ESPN, as well as SportsCenter, Outside the Lines, College GameDay, and Sunday NFL Countdown. He also provided commentary for horse racing telecasts.
In 2016, he published “The Man in the Red Bandanna,” a book about Welles Crowther, a New York City volunteer firefighter who saved 18 people before dying when the World Trade Center collapsed after the September 11 attacks.
Moreover, he left ESPN in December 2020 to join Fox Sports, where he is expected to cover major sporting events such as the Super Bowl, World Series, World Cup, and major college football games. Currently, he is working as a reporter for Fox Sports.
Awards
Being a skillful reporter, he has earned several awards and recognition in his career. He has won 16 Sports Emmy Awards, 7 Edward R. Murrow Awards, 3 Associated Press Awards, and a USA Today Feature-of-the-Year Award.
Tom Rinaldi – Net Worth 2024
Throughout his successful journalism career, Rinaldi has earned good fortune and lived a decent lifestyle. As of now, his net worth is estimated at around $4 million while his annual salary is around $200k.
Relationship Status
Tom Rinaldi married his long-term girlfriend, Dianne Rinaldi. In addition, his wife is his editorial conscience and she selects the outfits for him to wear on TV. With the marriage, the couple is blessed with two children: Jack Rinaldi and Tess Rinaldi.
There are currently rumors about his personal or professional life. He appears to be doing his best without causing harm to others, and he has rarely been involved in controversies of any kind, allowing him to maintain a positive public image.
Body Measurements
Caption: Tom Rinaldi taking an interview (Source: ESPN Front Row)
Rinaldi is a good-looking man who stands 5 feet 10 inches tall. Meanwhile, he has a pair of blue eyes with light brown hair color. In addition, his other body measurements are still under review.
Tom Rinaldi – Social Media
On his Twitter page ‘@TomRinaldi12’ there are 416 followers. Other than this, he is not active on Facebook and Instagram.