Dave Portnoy

Date of Birth: March 22, 1977

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

David Scott Portnoy, better known as Dave Portnoy, is an American internet celebrity, blogger, and founder of the sports and pop culture blog Barstool Sports. Born on March 22, 1977, in Swampscott, Massachusetts, Portnoy graduated from the University of Michigan in 1999 with a degree in education. Initially starting his career in sales, he soon ventured into the online world by launching Barstool Sports in 2003 as a print publication distributed in the Boston area. The site quickly gained a massive following due to its unique blend of sports commentary, pop culture, and unapologetically brash humor. Under Portnoy’s leadership, Barstool Sports expanded into a multimedia empire, featuring podcasts, videos, and social media content, amassing millions of followers. Known for his larger-than-life persona, Portnoy has also become a prominent figure in social media, particularly through his “One Bite” pizza review series. Despite facing controversies and legal challenges, Portnoy’s influence on digital media continues to grow.

5 Interesting Facts about Dave Portnoy

1. Dave Portnoy founded Barstool Sports in 2003, initially as a print publication in Boston.

2. He is famous for his “One Bite” pizza reviews, where he reviews pizza with the tagline, “One bite, everybody knows the rules.”

3. Portnoy sold a majority stake of Barstool Sports to The Chernin Group in 2016, and later, Penn National Gaming acquired a significant share in 2020.

4. He has been involved in several high-profile feuds with celebrities and media personalities, often using social media as his battleground.

5. Portnoy has raised millions of dollars for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Barstool Fund.