Corey McPherrin Biography and Wikipedia
Corey McPherrin is an American retired journalist and sports reporter who served as an evening news anchor for FOX 32 WFLD News in Chicago, Illinois. He retired from the news on August 18, 2023. Before FOX 32, he was the top sports anchor for WABC News based in New York City back in 1986. McPherrin was also the main sportscaster and reporter for ESPN News and appeared as a sports presenter on ABC’s Morning Night Baseball show.
Corey McPherrin Education
McPherrin attended the Hillcrest High School based in Country Club Hills, Illinois. He then went on to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in radio and television from Buttler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Corey was also the president of Butler’s chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity and participated in the school’s swim team.
Corey McPherrin Age
How old is Corey? McPherrin is 69 years old as of 2024. He was born Corey B. McPherrin on March 10, 1955, in Markham, Illinois, United States. His birthday is celebrated on 10th March every year. His zodiac birth sign is Pisces. READ: Joanie Lum
Corey McPherrin Nationality and Ethnicity
McPherrin holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He grew up in the suburbs of Markham, Illinois, United States. He is of white ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Corey McPherrin Height
Corey stands at an average height of 5 feet 9 inches ( 1.79 m). He also maintains an average body weight of around 75 kilograms (165 lbs). His hair color is dark brown and his eye color is light brown. However, information regarding his other body measurements is currently under review.
Corey Mcpherrin Family
McPherrin was born and brought up in the southern suburban neighborhood of Markham, Illinois by his loving family. However, information regarding his mother and father is currently not yet available. This is because he is known for keeping personal family information notoriously private. Nevertheless, more details on Corey’s parents and siblings will be updated once it is confirmed available.
Corey McPherrin Wife | Married | Girlfriend
Is Corey Married? McPherrin was married to his ex-wife, Sally McPherrin. The pair met for the first time and began dating when they were in high school. A Few years later, they exchanged vows in a private wedding ceremony that was only attended by close friends and family. Unfortunately, the couple finalized their divorce in 2016 due to irreconcilable differences. Corey and his wife used to live together in Lake View Chicago but he listed the house for sale after the divorce was finalized. The two now share custody of two children. READ: Mark Dixon
Corey McPherrin Son
Corey and his wife share custody of one son named Jack and a daughter named Margaret. More information about McPherrin’s son will be updated once it is confirmed available.
Corey McPherrin Salary
McPherrin as a retired evening sports news anchor and reporter for FOX 32 WFLD News based in Chicago, earns an annual salary ranging from $95,000 to 100,000.
Corey McPherrin Illness | Surgery
According to our findings, McPherrin currently suffers from congestive heart failure. Therefore, he had to undergo heart surgery before. As of 2021, he is healthily stable and balances his work with his regular doctor appointments and visits.
Corey McPherrin Net Worth
McPherrin is a retired broadcast Journalist and correspondent with an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Corey McPherrin House
Corey and his family used to live in a luxurious mansion situated on the North Side of Lake View, Chicago. However, the house was listed for sale after Corey finalized his divorce from his ex-wife Sally. READ: Kara Sundlun
Corey McPherrin FOX 32 Chicago
McPherrin currently serves as a correspondent news reporter and fill-in anchor for FOX 32 WFLD News based in Chicago. Previously, he began his career in broadcast journalism by working as a top sports anchor for WABC News based in New York City back in 1986. At WABC, he was able to cover numerous sports events like the epic sixteen-long sixth game of the 1986 National League Championship Series that was held between the New York Mets and Houston Astros.
He then went on to deliver sports updates for ABC’s Monday Night Baseball show and Thursday Night Baseball broadcasts. Corey even delivered separate sports telecasts for ESPN while still balancing his work on WABC. In 1991, he left WABC News and joined WBBM TV news based in Chicago as a sports anchor.
Corey was not given the top sports anchor position at WBBM TV because of the arrival of Tim Weigel but he was able to deliver major sports updates for the station. Thus, boosting his prominence and popularity on the station and gaining trust from the residents of Chicago. McPherrin was even promoted to host GOOD Day Chicago for WBBM before announcing his official departure.
