Sports Anchor Randy McIlvoy - Top 5 Facts

Grab all the details on the most interesting facts of the Sports anchor and reporter Randy McIlvoy.

Randy McIlvoy is a well-known sports anchor and reporter for the KPRC 2 television channel, of which he is also a director. He is a award-winning sports journalist and is in the field for over 30 years. Started working in 1989, Randy followed a stint in Port Arthur, Beaumont, and Dallas before arriving at KPRC.

Many people know Randy McIlvoy through his sports coverage only, and the few of them familiar with his life on a personal level. For those who do not know the other aspects of his life, journalism history, and private life, we compiled some important details in the form of the top 5 facts in the sections below.

Randy McIlvoy is a Native of Houston

Randy McIlvoy was born in Houston, the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the fourth most populous city in the United States. He grew up there, studied there, and is currently is working and living in the same town.

Randy McIlvoy was born in Houston, Texas.
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In his early career, Randy worked in stations in Port Arthur, Beaumont, and Dallas. At Dallas, he spent six years covering the Big 12 Conference, high school sports, and every professional team in the region as a lead anchor for Fox Sports Net's Southwest Sports Report. Afterward, he applied for a job at KPRC and returned to Houston in 2004 to work at the television station.

Randy McIlvoy is Married to His Wife, Tammy

Randy McIlvoy is currently married to his wife, Tammy McIlvoy. The couple got married in February 1990 and are together ever since.

Randy McIlvoy is currently married to his wife, Tammy McIlvoy.
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When he's not working, Randy loves to play golf, fish the Gulf, and travel. Tammy and Randy currently live happily together, along with their two daughters Courtney and Keely.

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Randy McIlvoy's Education

Randy McIlvoy started his education at Herod Elementary School. He layer attended Fondren Middle School, from where he went to Bellaire High School.

Randy McIlvoy attended Bellaire High School.
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After graduating from Bellaire High School in 1985, he went to Sam Houston State University for his college education. After spending four years there, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1989.

Randy Boasts Some Major Journalistic Awards

Randy McIlvoy - who recently underwent weight loss - also boasts some journalistic awards for his contribution to sports reporting and anchoring. In the website of Click 2 Houston, he describes himself as a 'Four-Time Emmy Award-winning Sports Anchor/Reporter, Golfer and Travel Enthusiast.'

Randy McIlvoy and Adam Wexler break down Texans final press conference of the season

Randy is a four-time Emmy Award winner for top sportscaster in Texas. He is also a seven-time nominee of honors from the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

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Randy McIlvoy's Also Involved in Other Anchoring Works

Randy McIlvoy is currently a Sports Director/Sports Anchor on KPRC 2 Sports at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm Moreover, he also appears on Sports Sunday each Sunday night at 11 pm.

Randy McIlvoy is currently a Sports Director/Sports Anchor on KPRC 2 Sports.
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Every fall, Randy hosts Houston Texans Gameday with Head Coach Bill O'Brien and serves as host of the popular Friday Football Frenzy. He is also busy with coverage of the Houston Texas, Houston Rockets, and 2017 World Series Champion Houston Astros along with the Dynamo and College teams in the region.

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