Date of Birth: December 4, 1951
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Skip Bayless, born John Edward Bayless II, is an American sports columnist, commentator, and television personality. He was born on December 4, 1951, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bayless’s career took off as a sportswriter for the Miami Herald before moving on to the Los Angeles Times and then the Dallas Morning News. He gained national attention for his work at the Chicago Tribune, where he covered the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Bulls during the height of their success. Bayless is best known for his provocative and often polarizing opinions. He became a household name through his work on ESPN, particularly on the debate show “First Take,” where he sparred with Stephen A. Smith. In 2016, he left ESPN for Fox Sports, where he now co-hosts “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed” alongside Shannon Sharpe.
5 Interesting Facts about Skip Bayless
1. Skip Bayless changed his name from John Edward Bayless II to Skip, a nickname given by his father.
2. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in English and History.
3. Skip has authored several books, including “God’s Coach: The Hymns, Hype, and Hypocrisy of Tom Landry’s Cowboys.”
4. Bayless is known for his unwavering support of the Dallas Cowboys and his criticism of LeBron James.
5. He has been nominated for a Sports Emmy Award for his work on “First Take.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Skip Bayless
1. “LeBron James is not the best player in the world. He’s not even close.”
2. “I am not a fan of LeBron James. I am a critic.”
3. “I have never wavered in my belief that Tim Tebow can play quarterback in the NFL.”
4. “Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all time, and no one will ever come close.”
5. “I know I drive people crazy with my opinions, but that’s my job.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Skip Bayless is estimated to be around $17 million.
Children
Skip Bayless does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Skip Bayless on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skip_Bayless
2. [Skip Bayless on Fox Sports](https://www.foxsports.com/presspass/bios/on-air/skip-bayless
3. [Skip Bayless on Twitter](https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless
5. [Skip Bayless’s Books on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Bayless/e/B001H6PZ8E
