Pam Oliver: 7 Quick Facts About the Legendary Sportscaster
01/20/2021 02:32 pm EST
Florida Native
Oliver was born in Texas but grew up in Niceville, Florida. She attended Niceville High School and then enrolled at Florida A&M University, earning a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism.
Start in Georgia
Oliver began her broadcasting career in WALB in Albany, Georgia in 1985. From there, she spent time in Huntsville, Alabama, Buffalo, New York and Tampa Florida. In 1993, Oliver would get her big break.
ESPN
Oliver was hired in ESPN in 1993. She would be with the four-letter network for two years before getting the gig at Fox Sports.
Top Sideline Reporter in 1995
Oliver was part of the No. 1 NFL broadcast team for Fox Sports which included Pat Summerall and John Madden. It would be a position she would have for nearly 20 years.
Worked for TNT
Along with her NFL work, Oliver spent time on the NBA side. In 2005, Oliver joined TNT as a sidelined reporter for the NBA players and would do it for five seasons.
Moved to No. 2 Team on Fox
Oliver was moved to the No. 2 broadcast team on Fox in 2014 when the company hired Andrews. She currently holds the position today.
Other Accomplishments
In 2016, Oliver was a correspondent for 60 Minutes Sports. She has received numerous awards, including the Atlanta Women in Sports Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019 and the Gracie Award by the Alliance for Women in Media in 2018.
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