Kathryn Tappen
Kathryn Tappen | |
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Born | Morristown, New Jersey | April 9, 1981
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Rutgers University |
Occupation | Sportscaster |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Spouse |
Kathryn Tappen (born April 9, 1981) is an American sportscaster. Tappen works on
Early life and education
Tappen was born in Morristown, New Jersey, on April 9, 1981.[2] Growing up, she played youth baseball and basketball on boys' teams because there were no teams for girls where she lived. She also played golf, tennis and ran cross country. In her senior year of high school at Villa Walsh Academy, Tappen focused exclusively on track and eventually received academic and athletic scholarships to attend Rutgers University.[3][4]
At Rutgers, Tappen majored in
Career
After starting in
In 2014, Tappen won the "Woman of Inspiration" award presented by the Boston Chapter of Women in Sports and Events.[10] She has been nominated for two New England Emmy Awards for sports reporting and won an Associated Press award in 2006 for her feature Swim Meet.[9]
Personal life
Tappen married former NHL defenseman and coach Jay Leach in July 2009. They divorced in 2014.[11][12]
References
- ^ "KATHRYN TAPPEN". NBC Sports Pressbox. 2014-07-09. Retrieved 2017-10-06.
- ^ "Kathryn Tappen [2022 Update]: Early Life, Career & Net Worth". 15 September 2021.
- ESPNW. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ Wieneke, Bob (2014-07-23). "Tappen took different route to Notre Dame football sideline". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved 2017-12-22 – via ndinsider.com.
- ^ a b Havsy, Jane (September 4, 2015). "Morristown native to work Notre Dame sideline for NBC". Daily Record). Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ a b "Talent profile - Kathryn Tappen". Eys on Sports Media. December 5, 2007. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- ^ Hoppert, Melissa (11 February 2012). "30 Seconds With Kathryn Tappen: NHL Network Job Is Merely the Latest Highlight". Slap Shot. Retrieved 2017-10-06.
- ^ "Former Scarlet Knight in Rio to Cover Olympics for NBC Sports". Rutgers Scarlet Knights. 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ a b "Kathryn Tappen joins NBC sports group". NBC. July 9, 2014. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- ^ "WISE (Women in Sports & Events) To Honor Kathryn Tappen Dec. 18 | TD Garden Business Network". tdgardenbiz.com. Retrieved 2017-10-06.
- ^ Doyle, Bill (March 25, 2011). "Tuning In: Sharks to distribute Kathryn Tappen bobblehead dolls tonight". The Telegram. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ^ "Kathryn Tappen, Jay Leach". Weddings/Celebrations. The New York Times. July 18, 2009. Retrieved October 4, 2017.