THIS IS EPISODE 360 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST
Jay Harris is a “SportsCenter” anchor at ESPN who has been featured on the signature show since arriving in Bristol, Conn., in February 2003. He was a part of SportsCenter’s Sports Emmy-winning efforts in 2004 and 2005, and is a recipient of the Silver World Medal from the New York Festival Awards.
Prior to his arrival at ESPN, Harris worked as a news anchor and reporter in Pittsburgh with WPGH-TV. He also worked at WAMO-FM in Pittsburgh and WOWI-FM in Norfolk, Va.
A graduate of Old Dominion University, Harris was the keynote speaker for Old Dominion’s 100th commencement ceremony in 2004.
On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Harris about his journey to ESPN, living the SportsCenter life, when he began his walk with the Lord, using his platform to share his faith, and his most memorable interview.
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." – Martin Luther King, Jr.
— Jay Harris (@JayHarrisESPN) January 20, 2014
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