Tim Brant facts for kids
| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | February 26, 1949 Washington, D.C., United States |
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| High school: | St. John's College High School |
| College: | Maryland |
| Undrafted: | 1973 |
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Tim Brant (born February 26, 1949) is a retired American sportscaster. A sportscaster is someone who talks about sports on TV or radio. Tim Brant spent over 40 years covering sports across the country. He worked for big networks like CBS and ABC. He also worked for Raycom Sports and was a sports leader at WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C.
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Early Life and Football
Tim Brant went to the University of Maryland. He graduated in 1973 with a degree in journalism. While in college, he was a great linebacker for the Terrapins football team. He was even a defensive captain.
After college, he played for the Washington Redskins. However, an injury ended his playing career early.
Broadcasting Career Highlights
Tim Brant had a very long and successful career in sports broadcasting. He worked for many different companies.
Working with Raycom Sports
From 2008 to 2016, Tim Brant was a play-by-play announcer for Raycom Sports. He covered both football and basketball games for the ACC.
Time at ABC Sports
Tim Brant worked at ABC Sports in many different roles. He was a host, a reporter on the sidelines, and an expert analyst. He also did play-by-play announcing.
He first joined ABC Sports in 1982 to cover college football. He left for CBS in 1987, but came back to ABC in 1991. He continued to be an analyst and play-by-play announcer for college football until 2007.
Many people remember him for his college football coverage with Keith Jackson. While at ABC, Tim Brant announced three National Championship games. He was even called a top college football analyst by many news groups, including USA Today.
Besides college football, Brant also announced other sports for ABC. He covered College Basketball on ABC and Wide World of Sports. He also worked on the 1984 Winter and Summer Olympics. He covered the Pro Bowl, the USFL, and the Pro Bowlers Tour. He even spent some time on the sidelines for ABC's Monday Night Football.
Years at CBS Sports
Tim Brant spent four years at CBS Sports, from 1987 to 1990. He worked on many different broadcasts there. These included the NFL, the NBA, and the NCAA basketball tournament.
He was the host for shows like CBS Sports Saturday and Winter-Fest. He also hosted the NCAA basketball tournament Selection Show. He worked on the Tour de France coverage, which won an Emmy Award. Tim also worked with his childhood friend, James Brown. They grew up together in Washington, D.C.
Local Work in Washington, D.C.
In Washington, D.C., Tim Brant hosted special pre-game shows. These shows were called Are You Ready for Washington Redskins games.
He also hosted the Brant & Parks morning show on WMAL radio for over ten years. His very first sportscasting job was at WMAL. He called Maryland Terrapins football and basketball games there.
He was the vice president of Sports at WJLA-TV in Washington until May 2015. Before that, he was the station's sports director from 1978 to 1982.
Personal Life
Tim Brant lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with his wife, Janet. He is involved in many local charity programs. He has four grown children: Jason, Kevin, Lindsay, and Julie. His son, Kevin Brant, was a very good high school football player. He played safety for UCLA from 1999 to 2003.
