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Bob Costas

Award-Winning Sportscaster, Broadcaster & Best-Selling Author; Well-Known for his MLB Game-of-the-Week Telecasts, CNN Contributor

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Bob Costas Biography

Robert Quinlan Costas is an award-winning American sportscaster, who is employed by MLB Network, where he does play-by-play and hosts an interview show called Studio 42 with Bob Costas. Costas, a 28-time Emmy Award-winning journalist is one of the most respected and honored broadcasters of his generation and has handled a wide array of assignments, including play-by-play, studio hosting and reporting. He is known for his long tenure with NBC Sports from 1980 through 2018. He was the prime-time host of 11 Olympic Games from 1992 until 2016.

Costas served as primetime host during the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, his 11th Olympics for NBC Sports and 10th as primetime host. After serving as late night host in 1988 from Seoul, Costas has won acclaim and Emmy Awards each year for his work as primetime host from Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney, Salt Lake City, Athens, Torino, Beijing, Vancouver and London, the most-watched television event in U.S. history with more than 217 million viewers. Costas, who has the longest tenure of the network’s sports announcers, joined NBC in 1980.

Costas first worked on NBC’s coverage of Major League Baseball, the NFL and college basketball. From 1982-89, Costas teamed with analyst Tony Kubek on MLB Game-of-the-Week telecasts, forming one of baseball’s most popular broadcast teams. During that time, he served as the play-by-play commentator for Game of the Week assignments and coverage of the American League Championship Series in 1983, 1985, 1987 and 1989. He also hosted All-Star Game pre-game shows in those same years and World Series pre-games in 1982, 1984, 1986 and 1988.

Under the umbrella of The Baseball Network, Costas handled play-by-play chores for the 1994 All-Star Game and called 1995 Division Series and ALCS games on NBC. That year, he also called his first World Series on television, teaming with analysts Joe Morgan and Bob Uecker on Games 2, 3 and 6. The trio of Costas, Uecker and Morgan again joined in 1997 for NBC’s exclusive coverage of the World Series, marking Costas’ first start-to-finish coverage of the Fall Classic. The 1998 ALCS, 1999 NLCS, 1999 World Series and 2000 ALCS showcased the duo of Costas and Morgan. Costas and Morgan also called the 2000 Major League Baseball All-Star Game from Atlanta.

Costas has co-hosted the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes and has hosted U.S. Open and Ryder Cup coverage. He also contributes to a variety of NBC News programs, including NBC Nightly News and TODAY. In November 2011, Costas received critical acclaim for his exclusive interview with Jerry Sandusky.

From 1984-92, Costas hosted NBC’s NFL pre-game show, NFL on NBC. In 1996, he returned to the NFL pre-game, contributing commentaries and interviews. He also hosted the pre-game shows for Super Bowls XX, XXIII, XXVII, XLIII, XLVI and XLIX. From 1990-91 through the 1995-96 NBA season, Costas served as the host of NBA Showtime, NBC Sports’ pro basketball pre-game show. In November 1997, he moved from the studio to courtside to work as NBC’s top play-by-play man for NBA on NBC game telecasts. Costas’ call of Michael Jordan’s game-winning shot at the buzzer in the deciding Game Six of the 1998 NBA Finals between Chicago and Utah was one of sports-casting’s most memorable calls of the modern era. After three seasons as the lead NBA on NBC play-by-play voice—the last two and a half with acclaimed analyst Doug Collins—Costas volunteered to hand the NBA mike back over to the NBA’s signature voice, Marv Albert, for the 2000-01 season.

Costas also originated the popular Costas Coast-to-Coast nationally syndicated Sunday night sports radio talk show, and served as a regular host of the program through mid-1996. From August 1988 through January 1994, he hosted his own Emmy Award-winning late-night interview television show, "Later with Bob Costas," on NBC.

In April 2000, Costas’ book, Fair Ball: A Fan’s Case for Baseball made The New York Times best seller list. Net proceeds from the book were donated to B.A.T—Baseball Assistance Team, which provides financial assistance to those members of the baseball family in need. Costas won his first Emmy for play-by-play work on his call of the 1997 World Series; and won Emmys for writing in 1988 and 1995. The latter award was for his moving tribute to the late Mickey Mantle on NBC Nightly News. In addition to his 26 Sports Emmy Awards, Costas’ interview program Later with Bob Costas won the 1993 Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Series.

Costas has been honored as “Sportscaster of the Year” by the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association a record eight times and in June 2012, Costas was inducted in to the NSSA Hall of Fame. He won first in 1985, when at 33 years old he became the youngest person to win the award. He added awards in 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1997 and 2000. In March 2000, Costas was named “Favorite Sportscaster” at the TV Guide Awards, based on balloting by readers of TV Guide magazine.

Costas won acclaim as host of HBO’s On The Record, a weekly show on which Costas interviewed luminaries from the worlds of sports, entertainment and politics. He also hosted CostasNOW, on HBO, a monthly one-hour sports magazine program. Costas also hosted HBO’s Inside the NFL from 2002-08. In 2005, he also signed on with CNN as a substitute for Larry King on Larry King Live.

Costas’ combination of wit and intelligence have made him a popular guest on the talk show circuit from his memorable play-by-play call of elevator races on Late Night with David Letterman to his current appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

Speaking Topics
  • Bob Costas - Experiences And Observations About Sports And Broadcasting

    In a very engaging and humorous presentation, Costas shares with audiences his insight into today’s current events and his experiences in the sports and broadcasting worlds. He is happy to take questions from the audience.

  • Stories from the Media Wars

  • The View from the Bleacher Seats

  • Sports in America: Is It Still Only a Game?

  • On the Record with Bob Costas

    In a captivating presentation, Costas discusses the economics of sports, his inspiring Olympic tales, and his most memorable interviews.

    Bob Costas On His Experiences & Observations About Sports And Broadcasting

  • A Fan's Case for Baseball

    Bob Costas loves baseball. In this speech, universally received by sports lovers, he addresses the problems and opportunities facing our nations greatest pastime.

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Fair Ball: A Fan's Case for Baseball

Fair Ball: A Fan's Case for Baseball

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  • How do I book Bob Costas to speak at my event?

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  • What are the speaker fees for Bob Costas

    Speaking fees for Bob Costas, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bob Costas are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bob Costas, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Bob Costas speak about?

  • Where does Bob Costas travel from?

    Bob Costas generally travels from St Louis, MO, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Bob Costas’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Bob Costas for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bob Costas for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bob Costas or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Bob Costas Biography

Robert Quinlan Costas is an award-winning American sportscaster, who is employed by MLB Network, where he does play-by-play and hosts an interview show called Studio 42 with Bob Costas. Costas, a 28-time Emmy Award-winning journalist is one of the most respected and honored broadcasters of his generation and has handled a wide array of assignments, including play-by-play, studio hosting and reporting. He is known for his long tenure with NBC Sports from 1980 through 2018. He was the prime-time host of 11 Olympic Games from 1992 until 2016.

Costas served as primetime host during the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, his 11th Olympics for NBC Sports and 10th as primetime host. After serving as late night host in 1988 from Seoul, Costas has won acclaim and Emmy Awards each year for his work as primetime host from Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney, Salt Lake City, Athens, Torino, Beijing, Vancouver and London, the most-watched television event in U.S. history with more than 217 million viewers. Costas, who has the longest tenure of the network’s sports announcers, joined NBC in 1980.

Costas first worked on NBC’s coverage of Major League Baseball, the NFL and college basketball. From 1982-89, Costas teamed with analyst Tony Kubek on MLB Game-of-the-Week telecasts, forming one of baseball’s most popular broadcast teams. During that time, he served as the play-by-play commentator for Game of the Week assignments and coverage of the American League Championship Series in 1983, 1985, 1987 and 1989. He also hosted All-Star Game pre-game shows in those same years and World Series pre-games in 1982, 1984, 1986 and 1988.

Under the umbrella of The Baseball Network, Costas handled play-by-play chores for the 1994 All-Star Game and called 1995 Division Series and ALCS games on NBC. That year, he also called his first World Series on television, teaming with analysts Joe Morgan and Bob Uecker on Games 2, 3 and 6. The trio of Costas, Uecker and Morgan again joined in 1997 for NBC’s exclusive coverage of the World Series, marking Costas’ first start-to-finish coverage of the Fall Classic. The 1998 ALCS, 1999 NLCS, 1999 World Series and 2000 ALCS showcased the duo of Costas and Morgan. Costas and Morgan also called the 2000 Major League Baseball All-Star Game from Atlanta.

Costas has co-hosted the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes and has hosted U.S. Open and Ryder Cup coverage. He also contributes to a variety of NBC News programs, including NBC Nightly News and TODAY. In November 2011, Costas received critical acclaim for his exclusive interview with Jerry Sandusky.

From 1984-92, Costas hosted NBC’s NFL pre-game show, NFL on NBC. In 1996, he returned to the NFL pre-game, contributing commentaries and interviews. He also hosted the pre-game shows for Super Bowls XX, XXIII, XXVII, XLIII, XLVI and XLIX. From 1990-91 through the 1995-96 NBA season, Costas served as the host of NBA Showtime, NBC Sports’ pro basketball pre-game show. In November 1997, he moved from the studio to courtside to work as NBC’s top play-by-play man for NBA on NBC game telecasts. Costas’ call of Michael Jordan’s game-winning shot at the buzzer in the deciding Game Six of the 1998 NBA Finals between Chicago and Utah was one of sports-casting’s most memorable calls of the modern era. After three seasons as the lead NBA on NBC play-by-play voice—the last two and a half with acclaimed analyst Doug Collins—Costas volunteered to hand the NBA mike back over to the NBA’s signature voice, Marv Albert, for the 2000-01 season.

Costas also originated the popular Costas Coast-to-Coast nationally syndicated Sunday night sports radio talk show, and served as a regular host of the program through mid-1996. From August 1988 through January 1994, he hosted his own Emmy Award-winning late-night interview television show, "Later with Bob Costas," on NBC.

In April 2000, Costas’ book, Fair Ball: A Fan’s Case for Baseball made The New York Times best seller list. Net proceeds from the book were donated to B.A.T—Baseball Assistance Team, which provides financial assistance to those members of the baseball family in need. Costas won his first Emmy for play-by-play work on his call of the 1997 World Series; and won Emmys for writing in 1988 and 1995. The latter award was for his moving tribute to the late Mickey Mantle on NBC Nightly News. In addition to his 26 Sports Emmy Awards, Costas’ interview program Later with Bob Costas won the 1993 Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Series.

Costas has been honored as “Sportscaster of the Year” by the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association a record eight times and in June 2012, Costas was inducted in to the NSSA Hall of Fame. He won first in 1985, when at 33 years old he became the youngest person to win the award. He added awards in 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1997 and 2000. In March 2000, Costas was named “Favorite Sportscaster” at the TV Guide Awards, based on balloting by readers of TV Guide magazine.

Costas won acclaim as host of HBO’s On The Record, a weekly show on which Costas interviewed luminaries from the worlds of sports, entertainment and politics. He also hosted CostasNOW, on HBO, a monthly one-hour sports magazine program. Costas also hosted HBO’s Inside the NFL from 2002-08. In 2005, he also signed on with CNN as a substitute for Larry King on Larry King Live.

Costas’ combination of wit and intelligence have made him a popular guest on the talk show circuit from his memorable play-by-play call of elevator races on Late Night with David Letterman to his current appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

Bob Costas Speaking Topics

  • Bob Costas - Experiences And Observations About Sports And Broadcasting

    In a very engaging and humorous presentation, Costas shares with audiences his insight into today’s current events and his experiences in the sports and broadcasting worlds. He is happy to take questions from the audience.

  • Stories from the Media Wars

  • The View from the Bleacher Seats

  • Sports in America: Is It Still Only a Game?

  • On the Record with Bob Costas

    In a captivating presentation, Costas discusses the economics of sports, his inspiring Olympic tales, and his most memorable interviews.

    Bob Costas On His Experiences & Observations About Sports And Broadcasting

  • A Fan's Case for Baseball

    Bob Costas loves baseball. In this speech, universally received by sports lovers, he addresses the problems and opportunities facing our nations greatest pastime.

Bob Costas Videos

  • Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame 2018: Bob Costas
    Bob Costas, a 28-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, is one of the most respected and honored broadcasters of his generation, and has ...
  • NBC Sports' Bob Costas on The Dan Patrick Show
    Bob Costas stops by the NYC Mancave to discuss the ever-increasing relationship between sports and politics, the upcoming MLB playoffs, ...
  • Endzone Showboating | Commentary By Bob Costas

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  • How do I book Bob Costas to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bob Costas for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bob Costas, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bob Costas or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Bob Costas

    Speaking fees for Bob Costas, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bob Costas are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bob Costas, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Bob Costas speak about?

  • Where does Bob Costas travel from?

    Bob Costas generally travels from St Louis, MO, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Bob Costas’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Bob Costas for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bob Costas for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bob Costas or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Bob Costas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Bob Costas - Experiences And Observations About Sports And Broadcasting , Stories from the Media Wars, The View from the Bleacher Seats, Sports in America: Is It Still Only a Game?, On the Record with Bob Costas and A Fan's Case for Baseball. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bob Costas for your event is available upon request. Bob Costas generally travels from St Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Caitlyn Jenner, Mike Greenberg, Ken Burns, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Roy Firestone. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bob Costas for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Bob Costas Speaking Topics

  • Bob Costas - Experiences And Observations About Sports And Broadcasting

    In a very engaging and humorous presentation, Costas shares with audiences his insight into today’s current events and his experiences in the sports and broadcasting worlds. He is happy to take questions from the audience.

  • Stories from the Media Wars

  • The View from the Bleacher Seats

  • Sports in America: Is It Still Only a Game?

  • On the Record with Bob Costas

    In a captivating presentation, Costas discusses the economics of sports, his inspiring Olympic tales, and his most memorable interviews.

    Bob Costas On His Experiences & Observations About Sports And Broadcasting

  • A Fan's Case for Baseball

    Bob Costas loves baseball. In this speech, universally received by sports lovers, he addresses the problems and opportunities facing our nations greatest pastime.

Bob Costas Speaker Videos

  • Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame 2018: Bob Costas
    Bob Costas, a 28-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, is one of the most respected and honored broadcasters of his generation, and has ...
    NBC Sports' Bob Costas on The Dan Patrick Show
    Bob Costas stops by the NYC Mancave to discuss the ever-increasing relationship between sports and politics, the upcoming MLB playoffs, ...
  • Endzone Showboating | Commentary By Bob Costas

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All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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