Who is Ed Daniels?
Ed Daniels is an American journalist who is working for WGNO-TV as a sports director since 1992. Additionally, he has served the station as sports director for more than 3 decades. He joined the station in 1991. Upon joining the station, he initially served as a freelancer till January 1993 when he was employed as a full-time employee.
Ed Daniels Date of Birth / Age
Daniels is approximately in his 60s as of 2022 although his exact age is not known as he has managed to keep his date of birth away from the public. Even so, he was born at Baptist Hospital. However, we will update the information once available.
Ed Daniels Height
Daniels stands at a height of approximately 5 feet and 7 inches tall.
Ed Daniels Parents and Siblings
Daniels was born and raised in the U.S. He manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.
Ed Daniels Spouse(Wife)
Daniels exchanged vows with his wife, Robin. The couple has five kids and is expecting a grandson. They reside in Kenner. Nonetheless, the information will be updated once available.
Ed Daniels Kids / Children
Daniels has five kids with his wife; Erin, Stephanie, Ryne, Christopher, and Jonathan. Also, they are expecting a grandson. children are not available to the public at the moment. However, we will update this information once more details concerning this are available.
Ed Daniels Education
After completing his high school education at Rummel High School, Daniels went on to attend Loyola University in 1975. Later, in 1979 he became its graduate with a
Ed Daniels Career
Daniels works for WGNO as a sports director since 1992. Additionally, he has served the station as sports director for more than 3 decades. Further, the Press Club of New Orleans elected him a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. Moreover, the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association awarded him Louisiana Sportscaster of the year twice.
In addition, he serves as a member of the Archbishop Rummel Athletic Hall of Fame and the De La Salle Athletics Hall of Fame. Moreover, he is a voter for the Heisman Trophy and the Wooden Award. Furthermore, he serves as the creator of Friday Night Football, one of the premier high school football programs in the country. Additionally, he and JT Curtis marked 24 years as co-hosts in the 2015 season.
Also, he serves as co-host and producer of Friday Night Fastball, presented by Delgado Community College. Moreover, he co-hosts the program alongside Delgado director of athletics, and head baseball coach, Joe Scheuermann. Further, he and Riverside basketball coach, Timmy Byrd serves as co-tournament directors of one of the best high school basketball tournaments in the nation, the Allstate Sugar Bowl National Prep Classic.
Nonetheless, he debuted his career when he served as the first sports intern at WVUE Channel 8 in 1977. Later, he began serving KPLC TV Channel 7 in Lake Charles as sports director in 1980. In 1982, he went on to serve Channel 6 as a sports reporter. Additionally, he was later promoted to serve as a weekend sports anchor in 1983. In 1991, he joined WGNO as a freelancer and later began serving as a full-time employee in January 1983.
Daniels and Brother Martin baseball coach, Mark Wisniewski work as tournament directors for the WGNO baseball classic, a yearly high school tournament that features some of the best prep baseball teams in Louisiana. On a side note, he has 35 years of experience os serving in Louisiana television. In 1976, when the Saints were born he and his Dad were in the south end zone at Tulane stadium as John Gilliam returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams.
WGNO-TV
Daniels works with WGNO where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Susan Roesgen
- Curt Sprang
- Tamica Lee
- Peyton LoCicero Trist
- Amy Russo
- Kenny Lopez
- Anna McAllister
- Hank Allen
- Brooke Laizer
- Brantly Keiek
How Much Does Ed Daniels Earn?
Daniels approximately earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is Ed Daniels Worth?
As sports director, Daniels has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.