Al Michaels

Date of Birth: November 12, 1944

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Al Michaels, full name Alan Richard Michaels, is a distinguished American television sportscaster, renowned for his many years of calling play-by-play of National Football League (NFL) games. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Los Angeles, California, Michaels graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in radio and television. His career began in minor league baseball but quickly escalated to national prominence. Michaels is perhaps best known for his long tenure with ABC Sports, covering a wide range of sports, including the NFL, Major League Baseball, and the Olympic Games. He cemented his legacy with the iconic “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” call during the 1980 Winter Olympics when the U.S. hockey team defeated the Soviet Union, a moment that remains one of the most memorable in sports broadcasting history. In 2006, Michaels transitioned to NBC Sports, where he continued to call NFL games, including the prestigious Sunday Night Football broadcasts. His smooth delivery, deep knowledge of the game, and engaging commentary style have made him a beloved figure in sports broadcasting.

5 Interesting Facts about Al Michaels

1. Al Michaels was awarded the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.

2. He has won numerous Emmy Awards for his outstanding sports coverage.

3. Michaels has covered more major sporting events than almost any other sportscaster, including Super Bowls, World Series, and Olympic Games.

4. He played a cameo role in the film “BASEketball” and the TV series “Hawaii Five-O.”

5. Michaels is one of the few broadcasters to have worked for all four major American broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox).

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Al Michaels

1. “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!”

2. “When you start out as a kid in the business, you dream of being on national television.”

3. “I’ve always felt that I’m at my best when I’m prepared.”

4. “I think sports is one of the places where you can escape.”

5. “The best moments in sports are the ones you can’t predict.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Al Michaels has achieved a highest net worth of approximately $30 million.

Children

Al Michaels has two children: a son named Steven Michaels and a daughter named Jennifer Michaels Cohn. Steven is the President and CEO of Asylum Entertainment, a film and television production company, while Jennifer is married to Jeff Cohn, a partner at the law firm Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe LLP.