Pat Foley (Sports commentator)Bio, Wiki, Family, Age, Wife, Salary, Net Worth and Ice Hockey.

Publish date: 2024-05-22

Pat Foley Biography and Wiki

Pat Foley is an Ice Hockey Hall of Fame Sports commentator based in Chicago. Foley who is a native of Glenview, Illinois, graduated from Loyola Academy and received a degree in telecommunications from Michigan State University.

He joined the Blackhawks’ broadcasting crew when he was 26 years old after calling games for the now-defunct Grand Rapids Owls of the International Hockey League and quickly became notable as the “Voice of the Blackhawks.” He called NHL games on Fox, from 1995 to 1998.

Pat Foley Age

Pat Foley is 65 years old as of 2020. He was born on December 23, 1954, in Glenview, Illinois, U.S. Foley celebrates his birthday on December 23 every year. His birth sign is Capricorn.

Pat Foley Height

Foley stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Pat Foley Family

Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Foley’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Pat Foley Wife

Foley is not married as no details about his marriage life is available. He has not also posted a picture with any female to prompt his marital status. He might be single.

Pat Foley Salary and Net Worth

Foley has an estimated net worth of $ 4 million as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a sports commentator. Through his various sources of income, Pat has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

The Hall of Fame television Sports commentator has also earned a huge salary through his profession and duties as a television broadcaster and sports announcer.

Pat Foley Measurements and Facts

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Pat Foley Career

Blackhawks

Foley was the announcer in Midway’s arcade game 2 on 2 Open Ice Challenge. The Blackhawks organization made the controversial decision to withdraw their contract offer to the popular Foley in May 2006, citing unspecified “personal” reasons. The team also ended their simulcasts, replacing Foley on the radio with John Wiedeman, former New York Islanders broadcaster and on television with former Columbus Blue Jackets voice, Dan Kelly, Jr.

Chicago Wolves

The Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League named Foley their cable television play-by-play announcer on September 12, 2006, for the 2006–2007 season. Also, the broadcasts were simulcast over the internet and on a radio station available only in the arena. Foley teamed with his then Blackhawks broadcasts partner Bill Gardner.

Blackhawks – Present

The Blackhawks announced Foley’s return on June 16, 2008, as their television play-by-play announcer. Foley is usually joined in the booth by analyst Ed Olczyk. On occasions where Olczyk covers national telecasts for either NHL on NBC, studio analyst Steve Konroyd provides color commentary.

Pat Foley recorded a recreated call of Patrick Kane’s Stanley Cup-winning overtime goal, which was played at the celebration of the Blackhawks’ first Cup win in 49 years.

It was announced on December 30, 2010, that Foley and Olczyk signed a three-year extension to stay with the Blackhawks. Foley was selected on June 5, 2014, as the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner for hockey broadcasting by the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Pat Foley Awards

In 2014, Foley received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for his outstanding work as a broadcaster.

Pat Foley Controversies

Pat Foley apologized to the Eisbaeren Berlin organization in October 2019, after making a racially insensitive comment about one of their players during the telecast of the Hawks’ preseason game in Berlin.

Foley was calling the play-by-play, early in the third period when he referenced Berlin forward Austin Ortega by saying, “Ortega, who sounds like he ought to be a shortstop. The California native Ortega, elected not to speak with Foley directly. Foley spoke with a member of the Eisbaeren organization, who passed on the apology to Ortega.

The Hawks released a statement on the same saying: “We are aware of the insensitive remarks made by play-by-play announcer Pat Foley on Sunday’s broadcast. Pat has personally spoken to the Eisbaeren organization to express his deep regret. He and the organization sincerely apologize to Austin Ortega and Eisbaeren and will not be commenting any further on the matter.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Pat Foley

Who is Pat Foley?

Pat Foley is an Ice Hockey Hall of Fame Sports commentator based in Chicago. Foley who is a native of Glenview, Illinois, graduated from Loyola Academy and received a degree in telecommunications from Michigan State University.

How old is Pat Foley?

Foley is 65 years old as of 2020. He was born on December 23, 1954, in Glenview, Illinois, U.S. Foley celebrates his birthday on December 23 every year.

How tall is Foley?

Foley stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Foley married?

Details about his love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.

How much is Foley worth?

The Hall of Fame television Sports commentator has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars and also earned a huge salary through his profession and duties as a television broadcaster and sports announcer.

How much does Foley make?

Foley has not shared the actual figure of his salary. This section will be updated as soon as the information is available.

Where does Foley live?

He is a resident of Chicago USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Foley dead or alive?

Foley is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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