James Brown is a TV personality known for being the host of the Fox network's NFL pre-game show.
Born in Bethesda, Maryland, Brown's involvement in sports began while playing basketball at DeMattha High School in nearby Hyattsville. After doing the same at Harvard University, the three-time All-Ivy League was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1973.
After a brief playing career, Brown entered the corporate world, working for such companies as Xerox and Eastman Kodak. Brown went into sports broadcasting in 1984 when he was offered a job doing Washington Bullets TV games. He later moved on to an anchor position at a TV station in Washington, D.C. and to some work at CBS.
In 1994, Brown moved on to his biggest claim to fame yet as he accepted the position of host of the "NFL on Fox" pregame show. He shares the set with former football players Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long. Jimmy Johnson, Cris Collinsworth and Ronnie Lott have graced the fourth seat on the desk over the years.
Brown has also hosted World's Funniest on the Fox network.
Brown currently resides in Century City, California.
Last updated: 08-04-2005 17:06:28
