John Keating Biography
John Keating is an American former sportscaster born in Madison Heights, Michigan. He was a Bally Sports Detroit reporter and host. However, he attended Grand Valley State University, and in 2019, Keating won his 16th local Emmy from the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
John Keating Facts.
- Name: John Keating.
- Birthplace: Madison Heights, Michigan, United States.
- Birthday: Not Available.
- Zodiac Sign: Not Available.
- Occupation: Reporter and Host.
- Nationality: American.
- Race: White.
- Religion: Christianity.
- Sexuality: Straight.
- Gender: Male.
John Keating Age
Keating is 68 years old. He was born in 1957 in Madison Heights, Michigan, United States. His birthday is not publicly available. We will update this section as soon as the information is available.
John Keating Height
Keating stands at an average height. His exact height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
John Keating Weight
Keating has a moderate weight. His precise weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Body Measurements
- Chest Size: Not Available.
- Waist Size: Not Available.
- Shoe Size: Not Available.
- Eye Color: Black.
- Hair Color: Blonde.
Educational Background
Keating was born in 1957 in Madison Heights, Michigan, United States. He enrolled at Grand Valley State University in 1975 and pursued Media and Arts, and after four years of studies, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Arts and Media in 1979. However, he started his broadcasting career at WSRX, Grand Valley’s own student-run radio station, as a broadcaster and was thereafter promoted to Station Manager. It was during his time there that he was also ‘Steve Knight’ as his on-air professional name, since there was ‘John’ in the station.
John Keating Family, Parents
Keating was born in the United States to caring and loving parents. He has not revealed details about his father and mother. We will update this section as soon as the information is available.
John Keating Siblings
Information about Keating’s siblings is not publicly available. It is not known whether he has siblings or not. We will update this section as soon as the information is available.
John Keating Husband
Keating prefers to live privately concerning his love life. It is publicly not known whether he is married, dating, or in a relationship. His partner’s information is not publicly available. We will update this section as soon as the information is available.
John Keating Kids
Any information about Keating’s kids is not publicly available. It is not known whether he has kids or not. We will update this section as soon as the information is available.
John Keating Salary
Keating received an annual salary of $33,774 – $112,519 as a reporter and host.
John Keating Net Worth
Keating has an estimated net worth of $100 thousand – $1 million. His main source of income is his successful career as a Reporter and Host.
Family
- Father: Not Available.
- Mother: Not Available.
- Siblings: Not Available.
- Marital Status: Not Known.
- Wife: Not Available.
- Kids: Not Available.
Career
- Keating was a sportscaster for Bally Sports Detroit, the regional sports network for the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings. He had been with the network since 1997. He began his broadcasting career while a student at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. He worked at the school’s student-run radio station, WSRX. After graduating, he got a job at WZZR, a radio station in Grand Rapids. He used the on-air name “Steve Knight” because there was already another on-air personality named “John” at the station.
- However, Keating moved to television in 1985 when he joined WZZM-TV in Grand Rapids. He stayed there for four years before moving to KMGH-TV in Denver, Colorado. He worked in Denver for a decade before returning to Michigan in 1997 to join Fox Sports Detroit. At Fox Sports Detroit, Keating has hosted a variety of shows, including the pregame and postgame shows for the Tigers and Red Wings. He has also served as the network’s lead play-by-play announcer for college football and basketball games.
Is Keating dead or alive?
Keating is alive and kicking.
Social Media Profiles
- YouTube