Jim Nantz Bio [2023 Update]: Cbs, Divorce & Ncaa

James William Nantz III is an American sportscaster who has been linked with CBS Sports since the 1980s and has worked on telecasts of the National Football League (NFL), NCAA Division I, the NBA, and the PGA Tour.

Jim Nantz was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 17, 1959.

Since 1989, Nantz has anchored the coverage of the Master’s Tournament by CBS Sports. Later in 2004, he joined as the play-by-play announcer on the top NFL game by CBS.

In May 2008, he released his first book, “Always By My Side – A Father’s Grace, and also Sports Journey Unlike Any Other.”

In addition, Nantz introduced his private wine label, “The Calling,”  its first vintage, released in 2012.

Jim Nantz is a familiar voice to many sports fans and enthusiasts around the world. He is a prominent figure in sports.

The sportscaster will call his final NCAA Tournament ‘Final Four’ in 2023 and will be replaced by Ian Eagle.

Let us find out more about the sportscaster through this article, starting with some quick facts.

Quick Facts

Full Name James William Nantz III
Birth Date May 17, 1959
Birth Place Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Genre Play-by-play
Education University of Houston, Texas
Horoscope Taurus
Father’s Name Jim Nantz Jr.
Mother’s Name Doris Nantz
Siblings Nancy Hockaday
 Age 64 Years Old
Height 6’3″/1.90 m/190 cm
Weight 75 kg/165 lb.
Shoe Size N.A.
Profession Sports commentator, anchor, actor
Debut The early 1980s
Salary $10.5 Million Annually
Net Worth $15 Million
Married Yes
Partner Ann-Lorraine Carlsen Nantz (m. 1983-2009) and Courtney Richards (m. 2012-Present)
Children 3 (Jameson Nantz, Caroline Nantz Finley, and Cathleen Nantz)
Social Media Not Available
Merch Jim Nantz Autographed Card, I Was There!, Always By My Side, Vineyard Vines Collection
Last Update November 2023

Early Life, Family & Education

Jim Nantz was born James William Nantz III on May 17, 1959, in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

He grew up in different places; New Orleans (Louisiana), Colts Neck Township (New Jersey), and Marlboro Township (New Jersey). In Marlboro, he attended Marlboro High School.

Being the co-caption of the basketball team and the number one player, he was a reputed athlete at his high school. He was also the co-captain of the golf team and a member of the Bamm Hollow Country Club.

Nantz then went to Texas, where he attended the University of Houston. He played on the Houston Cougars men’s golf team at the university.

He was roommates with Fred Couples and Blaine McCallister, both of who went on to become professional golfers.

He majored in broadcasting, and around that time at the university, he worked with the CBS Radio Network by transmitting taped interviews to Win Elliot for Elliot’s Sports Central USA weekend reports.

For the fans who are curious learners, well, this is how Nantz had his earliest experience with sports broadcasting.

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