Ben Higgins BIO
Ben Higgins is a renowned American sports journalist working for ABC10 in San Diego, California, United States as a sports director. He has been the network, round-the-clock sportscaster talking and covering sports morning, noon, and night since November 2002.
How Old is Ben Higgins?
Higgins was born in the United States of America but unfortunately, he has not revealed his age and the year of birth to the public. However, he celebrates his annual birthday every November 3rd. Judging from his physical appearance he might be in his mid-40s.
Ben Higgins Education
Higgins attended Torrey Pines High School, in the North County area of San Diego, California, and graduated with a high school diploma. In 1993, he moved to pursue his passion at Pomona College in Claremont, California, and in 1997 graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Politics.
Ben Higgins Career
After graduation, Higgins joined XTRA Sports 690 radio, and three years later in 2000, he became the co-host of San Diego Padres Pre- and Post-Game Shows on AM 600 KOGO. However, in 2003 during Spring Training he showed off his play-by-play skills by working together with Jerry Coleman. Additionally, he joined the ABC10 sports team in 2002 being part of the network’s special coverage leading up to Super Bowl XXXVII at Qualcomm Stadium.
Higgins has been working for ABC10 since then serving as the sports director in San Diego, California, United States. From his two decades as a sports anchor to his morning radio show “Ben & Woods” on 97.3 The Fan, he is always awake with insight and news on the Wave, Padres, Aztecs, and all of San Diego’s local teams. However, he covers sports morning, noon, and night coverage at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. In addition to his role, he has hosted various 10News specials, such as two trips to Williamsport, Pa., in 2005 and 2009 to cover the Little League World Series.
In addition to his television work, Higgins has also hosted since 2010 a sports-talk radio show on XTRA Sports 1360. Moreover, he is among the radio voices of SDSU baseball and USD basketball. However, one of his all-time favorite stories is covering the championship team from Park View Little League in Chula Vista. Gaining experience as a San Diego sports fan, connected with a direct line to top executives and athletes, he has become the #1 voice in town for radio and TV sports coverage. Moreover, when he is not working, he plays golf carrying a single-digit handicap.
Ben Higgins’s Height
Higgins has an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Who is Ben Higgins’s wife?
Higgins is happily married to his dear wife Sheli Higgins. The two tied the knot on February 16, 2002, but details about their marriage have not been disclosed to the public. However, an update will be made concerning his wife once the information is readily available.
Who are Ben Higgins’s parent and siblings?
Higgins was born in the United States of America to his parents but unfortunately, he has not disclosed any information regarding his parents and siblings to the limelight. However, he prefers to keep his family affairs low-key for a reason well-known to him.
Ben Higgins’s kids
Higgins together with his wife are proud parents to two sons Graham and Jack Higgins. Jack is 21 years old as of 2024, he was born on May 21, 2003, and Graham is 19 years old born on July 10, 2005.
How Much Does Ben Higgins Earn?
Higgins has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $80,000.
Ben Higgins’s Net Worth
Higgins has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $3 million. His principal source of income is mainly associated with working as a sports journalist.
Ben Higgins’s Social Media Accounts
Higgins has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter @BenHigginsSD with more than 25.9k followers, Instagram benhigginssd with more than 1.7k followers, and Facebook Ben Higgins 10News with more than 5.8k followers.