Andy Baskin Biography
Andy Baskin is an American award-winning sports journalist, anchor and reporter currently working as a sports columnist for Cleveland Jewish News based in Ohio. He joined CJN in April 2021. He is also a hockey coach for Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills.
Andy Baskin Education
Baskin studied at Cleveland Heights High School where he played hockey in the 1980s. He then attended and graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in Communication in 1990. READ: Grant Weyman
Andy Baskin Age
Andy is 57 years old as of 2024. He was born in November 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. Details about his birthday are currently under review.
Andy Baskin Nationality and Ethnicity
Baskin holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. He belongs to the Jewish-American ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Andy Baskin Height
Baskin stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m) and maintains a body weight of 191.80 lbs (87 kg)
Andy Baskin Family
Baskin is the son of (father) Allan Baskin and (mother) Shirley Baskin. Andy had one brother, Bruce Baskin, who died due to cystic fibrosis. Due to his brother’s death, he is a volunteer with Lifebanc, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and “A Special Wish.” He is the co-chair for the Bruce Baskin Cystic Fibrosis Golf Classic at Firestone Country Club and has helped raise more than $3 million for cystic fibrosis research, in memory of his brother, the late Bruce. READ: Sam Pancake
Andy Baskin Wife
Andy is currently married to his wife Cassy (Cassandra Baskin). The couple got married through a private wedding ceremony attended by family members and close friends. The couple are proud parents to two children, a daughter Brynn and a son Blake. The family currently reside in Summit County, Ohio.
Andy Baskin Salary
Andy currently working as a sports columnist for Cleveland Jewish News in Ohio, earns an estimated annual salary of $98,400.
Andy Baskin Net Worth
Andy Baskin is an American award-winning sports journalist, anchor and reporter with an estimated annual salary of $2 million.
Andy Baskin Cleveland | CJN
Andy currently serves as a sports columnist for Cleveland Jewish News. He joined CJN in April 2021. He is also a hockey coach for Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills. READ: Catherine Reitman
Based in Cleveland, Baskin has established himself as a prominent sports anchor and reporter at WKYC television station. During his tenure, he fulfilled various roles including sideline reporting for Cleveland Browns preseason football alongside notable personalities like Brian Brennan, Sam Rosen, and Bernie Kosar. Additionally, he served as the host for programs such as “Browns Pre-Game Huddle,” “Browns Tonight,” “Indians Tonight,” and “Indians On-Deck.” Before his time at WKYC, Baskin co-hosted “Tribe Time,” the “Indians Postgame Report,” and the Cavaliers “In the Post” on Fox Sports Net Ohio.
Recognized for his excellence in broadcasting, Baskin boasts two Emmy awards along with accolades from esteemed organizations like the Society of Professional Journalists and the Cleveland Press Club. Before his stint in Cleveland, he served as a sports anchor at WBNS in Columbus before transitioning to Fox Sports Net Ohio.
Throughout his career, Baskin has extensively covered Ohio’s major professional sports teams, including the Browns, Indians, and Cavs in Cleveland, as well as the Bengals and Reds in Cincinnati. His coverage also extended to teams such as the Blue Jackets and Ohio State football in Columbus, along with events like the Columbus Marathon.
Beyond television, Baskin diversified his media presence by hosting sports talk shows on WBNS radio and reporting on high school sports for ThisWeek Newspapers in Central Ohio. He contributed as a freelance sports reporter for various platforms, including ESPN’s Big Ten Wrap-up show and Inside CART Television, where he covered prestigious events like the World Series and the Summer Olympics.
In his community involvement, Baskin devotes his time to charitable causes, notably volunteering with organizations such as Lifebanc and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He serves as the co-chair for the Bruce Baskin Cystic Fibrosis Golf Classic at Firestone Country Club, raising substantial funds for cystic fibrosis research in memory of his late brother. Additionally, he hosts events like the Lung Association Buckeye State Tailgate, further showcasing his commitment to philanthropy.
