Chris Gasper Biography
A native of Lynn, Massachusetts, Chris Gasper (Christopher Gasper) is an American journalist/reporter working as a sports reporter and columnist for WCVB-TV (ch. 5) and a co-host of Gasper & Murray on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
Chris Gasper Age
Gasper was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. He has not shared his exact birth details with the public. We will update you when the information is available.
Chris Gasper Height
Gasper stands at a height of 5 ft 7 (1.7 m).
Chris Gasper Family
Born and raised in Lynn, Massachusetts, Gasper has maintained a low profile about himself and has not disclosed the identity of his parents or his siblings. We are hence keeping tabs on him and will update this information as soon as it has been made available.
Chris Gasper Dating/Wife
Currently, he has not mentioned any information concerning his love/dating life. Once the information about his relationship status is available, we will update you as soon as possible.
Chris Gasper Education
Gasper graduated high school from Lynn Classical High school. After high school, he attended Boston University in 1997, and in 2001 he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in American history.
Chris Gasper Career
Gasper works for WCVB Channel 5’s award-winning SportsCenter 5 crew as a sports reporter and columnist. He joined WCVB in April 2020 after working as a sports columnist for the Boston Globe since 2009.
Gasper has covered each of Boston’s four major sports teams winning a championship over his remarkable career: the Boston Celtics in 2008, the Boston Bruins in 2011, the Boston Red Sox in 2013 and 2018, and the New England Patriots in 2014, 2016, and 2018.
Ten Super Bowls, three Stanley Cup Finals, two World Series, and two NBA Finals have all been covered by him. He’s also reported on the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four, the College Football Playoff, the Triple Crown of horse racing, the 2016 Summer Olympics, and the Little League World Series.
In 2001, Gasper began working for Boston.com as a full-time employee, and in 2002, he began writing for the Globe’s North section. From 2006 through 2009, he worked full-time for the Boston Globe’s sports section as a New England Patriots beat reporter, covering the only 16-0 perfect regular season in NFL history.
He was named Favorite Sportswriter three times (2016, 2018, and 2019) in the New England Sports Fan Survey, conducted by Channel Media and Market Research, and he was designated an Associated Press Sports Editors’ Top 10 columnist in 2014. Also, he was the brains behind the NFL’s modified sudden-death overtime format, which was adopted in 2010.
On the other hand, Gasper is the co-host of the “Gasper & Murray” radio show and “Patriots Preview” on 98.5 the Sports Hub, as well as a contributor to the “Felger & Mazz” program. Additionally, he has appeared on ESPN, BBC Radio, and NBC Sports Boston.
Chris Gasper Net Worth / Salary
Gasper likes to live a private life. Information about his net worth and salary is still under review.
