Pete Yanity BIO
Pete Yanity is a renowned American journalist working as a sports director and main anchor for the WSPA-TV 7NEWS Sports Team. He broadcasts 7NEWS Sports at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. and joined the network in October 1990.
How Old is Pete Yanity?
Yanity is 61 years old as of 2024, he was born December 23, 193 in Ridgefield, Conn, United States of America. However, he celebrates his birthday every December 23rd.
Pete Yanity Education Background
Yanity joined Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in 1981 and graduated with a bachelor’s in broadcast journalism in 1985.
Pete Yanity Career Experience
Yanity is a sports director and weeknight sports anchor at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. for WSPA-TV 7NEWS Sports Team. In addition, he does several TV play-by assignments for some entities, including Clemson University, the Southern Conference television network, the ACC, and other entities for games seen on the CBS Sports Network, Nexstar Network, ESPN3, and Fox Sports/Regional. However, he has worked as the radio play-by-play voice of the Clemson Tigers for men’s basketball and football from 2003 to 2014 as well as hosting the coaches’ TV shows for those sports. He returned to the television shows as host and producer in 2017.
Notably, Pete has been covering and anchoring sports for over 35 years which has been both his passion and hobby all of his life. However, besides working as a sports anchor, he served as the sideline reporter from 2001 to 2013 on the Carolina Panthers preseason TV Network. Additionally, he spent twelve years hosting Wofford College’s football coach’s TV show and in 2002 he was inducted into the Spartanburg school’s Athletic Hall Of Fame as an Honorary Letterman. Moreover, he also filed reports for Raycom Sports’ ACC Football Pregame show.
Through the years, Pete has covered numerous events ranging from the Super Bowl and World Series to the Masters and Daytona 500 and also major high school sports and college sports. Nevertheless, he is the host and produces 7NEWS’ popular High School Red Zone each fall, and also hosts an hour-long program that airs on both The CW62 and WSPA-TV. Previously, he worked as a spokesman for 7 News’ One for the Community campaign. In addition, he is one of the network’s annual emcees for the March Of Dimes March For Babies event.
Early Career
Before joining WSPA-TV, Pete worked as a sports director for WBTW TV-13 in Florence, S.C., from March 1987 to October 1990. Previously, he was also the network’s assistant sports director and weekend sports anchor from August 1985 until March 1986. Between his time at WBTW, he served as the sports director and weeknight sports anchor for WBOY-TV in Clarksburg, W.Va.
Pete Yanity’s Honors and Awards
Pete was honored by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association as a Master Broadcaster, a lifetime achievement award presented in 2012. Additionally, he is a past recipient of many other honors such as the South Carolina Sportscaster of the Year. The honor was presented by The National Association of Sportswriters and Sportscasters. Also, he was awarded the Associated Press in the Television/Best Sportscast category. Moreover, he won the 1998 James “Slick” Moore Award for Community Athletic Involvement. Finally, he was also honored by the South Carolina Football Coaches Association with its annual honor for distinction in covering high school football in the state.
Pete Yanity’s Height
Yanity has an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches equal to 170.18 cm.
Who is Pete Yanity’s wife?
Yanity is a family man and happily married to his dear wife Kelly Shriver Yanity, a Special Projects Coordinator at Mauldin High School. She also worked at Greenville County Schools and White Water and graduated from the University of Oklahoma. However, the couple has spent three decades together since they got married on June 4, 1994. The two live in Greenville, South Carolina alongside their two children.
Who are Pete Yanity’s parent and siblings?
Yanity was born and raised in Ridgefield, Conn, United States by his parents but unfortunately, he has not mentioned anything about his parents and siblings. However, he is very private when it comes to his family affairs, therefore, details about his family are currently unavailable.
Pete Yanity’s kids
Yanity together with his wife are proud parents of two children, a son by the name of Trey Yanity and a daughter Paige Yanity. Being a family man, he enjoys spending quality time with his family during his off days portraying an image of a loving husband and father.
How Much Does Pete Yanity Earn?
Yanity has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $80,000.
Pete Yanity’s Net Worth
Yanity has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. His principal source of income is mainly associated with working as a sports anchor.
Pete Yanity’s Social Media Accounts
Yanity has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter @pyanity with more than 3.8k followers, Instagram page, and Facebook Pete Yanity WSPA with more than 1.7k followers.
Quick check about Pete Yanity
- Age: 61 years old as of 2024.
- Marital status: Married
- Spouse: Kelly Shriver Yanity
- Children: 2, Paige, Trey
- Nationality: American
- Net worth: A range of $1 million to $5 million.
- Salary: Estimated salary of $30,000 and $80,000.
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches
- Profession: Sports anchor
- Parents: Currently unavailable
- Siblings: Currently unavailable
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