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Tracy Wolfson
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Wolfson at the 2013 U.S. Army–Navy Game
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| Born | March 17, 1975 Congers, New York, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | CBS Sports sideline reporter |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse(s) | David Reichel |
| Children | 3 |
Tracy Wolfson, born on March 17, 1975, is a well-known American sportscaster for CBS Sports. She is famous for being the main sideline reporter for the NFL on CBS, bringing live updates from the football field.
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Early Life and Education
Tracy Wolfson grew up in Congers, New York. She went to Clarkstown High School North in New City, New York. After high school, she studied at the University of Michigan. She graduated in 1997 with a degree in communications.
Career in Sports Reporting
Starting Her Journey
Wolfson began her career in television at WZBN in Trenton, New Jersey. There, she worked as a sports anchor. She also reported for a local college news station called Long Island News Tonight. Later, she joined MSG Network as an anchor and reporter. From 2002 to 2003, she covered golf, college football, and Arena Football for ESPN.
Reporting for CBS Sports
Tracy Wolfson is a key reporter for live football and basketball games on CBS Sports. She works closely with the main announcers for each sport. Her job is to report from the sidelines or the court.
From 2004 to 2013, she was the sideline reporter for College Football on CBS. This team was considered one of the best in college football broadcasting. As a sideline reporter, Wolfson would interview coaches during games. She also gave important updates on player injuries.
Besides football, she has reported on many other sports. These include college basketball, auto racing, skiing, ice skating, gymnastics, tennis, track and field, and rodeo. Since 2004, she has covered the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four.
NFL and Super Bowl Coverage
Wolfson also contributed to the NFL on CBS. She reported on the Super Bowl and worked as a sideline reporter for preseason games.
In May 2014, it was announced that Wolfson would join Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. She became an NFL sideline reporter for Thursday night and some Sunday afternoon games. She has been a sideline reporter for several Super Bowls. These include Super Bowl XLVII, Super Bowl 50, Super Bowl LIII, Super Bowl LV, and Super Bowl LVIII.
Video Game Appearance
You can even hear Tracy Wolfson's voice in the video game College Hoops 2K8. She provides sideline reports in the game for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles.
Achievements and Recognition
In 2005, Tracy Wolfson was invited to speak at Mississippi State University's College Sports Speaker series. She has also been a spokesperson and host for events supporting the Foundation for Diabetes Research since 2005. In 2004, USA Today newspaper named her one of the "Best New Faces" of the NCAA tournament.
Personal Life
Tracy Wolfson lives in Tenafly, New Jersey. She is married to David Reichel, and they have three sons. Wolfson is Jewish.
