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Steve Burton Bio, WBZ, Age, Height, Parents, Spouse, Children, Salary, and Net Worth

Who is Steve Burton?/Steve Burton (Sports Journalist)

Steve Burton is a journalist from  America who is a  television sports anchor and reporter. He works at WBZ-TV and WSBK TV in Boston since 1994. He is a graduate of Northwestern University where he earned a degree in communication as well as a master’s in broadcast journalism. Burton is a proud native of Framingham, Massachusetts although he currently resides in Boston.

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Steve Burton Date of Birth / Age

Burton was born and brought up in New England. His age is not known by the public domain. However, we will update the information once available.

Steve Burton Height

Burton is 5 feet and 7 inches tall on average with a healthy weight.

Steve Burton Parents and Siblings

Burton was born and raised in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States. He manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. However, he is the son of former Boston Patriots player Ron Burton. We will update this information once it’s available to the public.

Steve Burton Spouse/Wife

Burton is happily married to his wife whom he manages to keep information about away from the limelight. We will update this information once it’s available to the public.

Steve Burton Kids/ Children|Steve Burton WBZ Daughter

Burton is a proud father to his four children, three daughters, and a son called Austin. One of his daughters is a former Division 1 basketball player and the other is for Villanova University. Steve has a  daughter called Veronica who is a basketball player for Northwestern University. Burton’s son Austin is now a quarterback for the Purdue Boilermakers.

Steve Burton Career

Burton earned a bachelor of science degree in communications at Northwestern University. Additionally, he also earned a master’s degree in broadcast journalism. Besides, he was a quarterback during campus life. Burton began his career at New England Sports Network(NESN) as a sports anchor and reporter. He hosted game shows for the Boston Red Sox. Steve joined WBZ-TV and WSBK-TV in 1994 as a sports reporter and anchor.

Additionally, he can be seen on the weekly program Sports Final. Also when Bob Lobel is away, he fills in as a host and is seen on the station’s Patriots 5th Quarter show. Steve was promoted to the position of sports director after Bob Lobel was fired in April 2008.

Further, Burton is often a  guest on WEEL’s The Big Show within the year.” Vest” is his nickname given after his sharp dressing, He has such a good appetite as he is seen eating the station’s Patriots 5th Quarter show or rather a big fan of pizzas. Burton planned interviews with Canseco for WEEI and they are big friends. He featured Canseco on 14th October in 2007 during the New England Patriots game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Additionally, he works at the Ron Burton Training Village which is a 5-week sports camp for inner-city youths. The organization awarded him the MIAA/Ron Burton Community Service Award in 2003. Also, Steve participates as a board member on numerous children’s charities like Doug Flutie and Jr, Foundation for Autism as well as Fellowship of Christian Athletes among others.

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How Much Does Steve Burton Earn?

Burton earns an annual salary that ranges from $50,000-$150,000.

How Much is Steve Burton Worth?

Steve has a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million accumulated mostly while working as an anchor/reporter/director.

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