Introduction
Hannah Lynn Storen Hicks, professionally known as Hannah Storm, is an American television sports journalist. She works as the anchor of ESPN’s sportscaster. Also, Hannah Storm was the host of the NBA (National Basketball Association) countdown game show on the ABC network.
The American sports journalist discusses the life lessons her 2012 accident taught her. On Dec. 11th, 2012, the sportscaster was making dinner outside of her home when she noticed the flame on her grill had reduced and wouldn’t ignite. She turned off the gas but when she ignite it again the gas exploded into a fireball. Her eyesight was damaged and her hair had been burned off by the explosion. Storm recently spoke to PEOPLE about that horrible accident during discussing her role as co-host of Thursday Night Football, and disclosed the lessons it’s taught her. She, later on, told on a show that I Worried I’d ‘Never Be on TV Again.
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Quick Facts
| Real Name | Hannah Lynn Storen Hicks. |
| Professionally Known | Hannah Storm. |
| Date of Birth | 13th June 1962. |
| Birth Place | Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Age | 62 years (2024). |
| Nationality | American. |
| Father’s Name | Mike Storen. |
| Mother’s Name | Hannah G. Storen. |
| Religion | Catholic. |
| Profession | Television journalist, television personality, author, and sports anchor. |
| Years Active | 1984–present. |
| Height | 1984–present. |
| Weight | 77 Kgs / 169.75 Lbs. |
| Body Measurement | 77 Kgs / 169.75 Lbs. |
| Star Sign | Gemini. |
| School | The Westminster Schools, in Atlanta, Georgia. |
| University | She becomes graduated in 1983 from the University of Notre Dame. |
| Marital Status | Married ( 8th January 1994). |
| Husband | Sportscaster Dan Hicks. |
| Children | The couple has three daughters together. |
| Net Worth | $ 4 million( INR 32.97 Cr). |
| Social Media | |
| Twitter 226.1K Followers | Twitter/ Storm |
| Instagram 103k Followers | Instagram/ Storm |
| Facebook 68K followers | Facebook |
| Last Updated | October 2024 |
Early life
Hannah’s parents are Moke Storm and Hannah G. Storm. She went to the Westminster Schools in Atlanta, Georgia, and, in 1985, finished her university studies and received a degree in communication and political science from the University of Notre Dame. Her father was a commissioner of the American Basketball Association and general manager of the Indiana Pacers. He was also the president of the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. Hannah’s mother was a real estate broker.
During her university time in the early 1980s, Hannah worked as a disc jockey for a hard rock radio station in Texas. After six months, she was hired as the drive-time sportscaster and traffic reporter at Houston rock station KSRR 97 Rock. From 1988 to 1989, she worked as a sports anchor on WCNC TV 36 (formerly WRET) in North Carolina on the weekends. After that, she started to work with CNN.
Career
CNN: In 1989 Hannah’s national career started as the first female host on CNN Sports Tonight. She also hosted the Major League Baseball preview and reported from Spring training, the playoffs and Daytona 500. In 1992 Hannah resigned from CNN.
NBC Sports
In 1992 After resigning from CNN she was hired by NBC. She hosted the Olympic Ganes, NBA, WNBA Basketball, TeNational Football League, Figure Skating and Major League Baseball. When she hosted NBC Major League Baseball games from 1994 to 2000 she became the first woman in American television history when she act as a solo host of a network’s sports package. She also hosted the NBA on NBC from 1997 to 2002. She also anchored French Open, Notre DameFootball, and world figures getting championship figures. Hannah was also the first announcer for the WNBA.
The Early Show
Hannah mood to CBS News and became one of the hosts of The Early Show In 2002. She covered major news like the Iraq war, Super Bowl XL, the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections and the 2005 London terrorist bombing as she was co-host of the show. She interviewed major newsmakers like George W. Bush, first lady Laura Bush Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama.
In November 2007 CBS announced that Hannah was leaving the Early Show Letter on 7th December 2007 she co-host the show last time.
ESPN/ABC
Hannah storm joined ESPN on 10th May 2008. There she anchors the sports centre on weekdays from 9:00 AM to noon. On February 2, 1010, a fellow ESPN colleague name Tony Kornheiser Made a joke on her outfit saying “ a sausage casing” for it he was suspended for 2 weeks from ESPN. Later he apologised to her on a phone call.
Amazon Prime
Hannah and Andrea Kremer Became the first female duo to address the NFL game in 2018, they did it for the Amazon prime stream of Thursday Night Football.
Salary
She makes money as a sports journalist, she earns around $100,000 (INR 82.75 Lacs) as her annual salary from ESPN.
Achievements
In May 2011 Hannah received the “Celebrated Mom” award fromLifeworkx, Inc, Chappaqua, NY. She is a published author her first book published is “The Thin Line Between Everything and Nothing “.
Facts
- Her networth is $ 4 million.
- In 2008 she started the Hannah Storm foundation.
- She married a spot announcer Dan Hicks.
- She was involved in a fire accident in which she got 3 and 2-degree burns.
FAQ
Q.Is Hannah Storm married?
Ans:- Yes, she married sportscaster Dan Hicks on 8th January 1994.
Q.How old is Hannah Storm?
Ans:- As of 2024 she is 62 years old and her date of birth is 13th June 1962.
