Peter King Sports journalist and writer Date of Birth: 10.06.1957 Country: USA

Biography of Peter King

Peter King is a sports journalist and writer who has made a significant impact in the field of American football. Born on June 10, 1957, in Springfield, Massachusetts, King grew up with a passion for sports. After completing high school in Enfield, Connecticut, he attended Ohio University, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1979.

King began his career as a sports journalist at The Cincinnati Enquirer in 1980, where he covered college and professional football until 1985. He then joined the daily tabloid Newsday in New York, where he worked as a sports columnist for four years. During this time, King focused on covering events related to the National Football League (NFL).

In 1989, Peter King joined the team at Sports Illustrated (SI), a renowned sports magazine with over three million subscribers and 23 million readers. He quickly became one of their leading writers and gained recognition for his in-depth coverage of the NFL. King regularly contributes articles and serves as a commentator on radio and television shows across the United States.

One of King's most notable works is his book "Inside the Helmet," which provides an insider's perspective on the lives of American football players. In addition to his writing career, King is also a television sports analyst and reporter. Since 1992, he has been a member of the selection committee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, responsible for choosing inductees. Moreover, since 2006, King has been a part of the team that works on the popular Sunday evening television show "Football Night in America" on NBC.

King's writing extends beyond his work for SI. He authors a popular column called "Monday Morning Quarterback" on the SI.com website, as well as the "Monday Morning Quarterback: Tuesday Edition," where he answers readers' questions. His online column often includes characteristic features, such as "The 10 Things I Think I Think," where he provides a concise summary of the most significant events of the previous week. King also includes personal anecdotes and thoughts on various topics unrelated to the NFL, such as his favorite national coffee chain, Starbucks, reviews of other sporting events, travel impressions, and stories about his daughters and even rental housing.

Known for his candidness, King is not afraid to express his opinions and is generous with criticism. For instance, he has been quite critical of the reality show "Temptation Island" launched by the Fox Network. In 2002, King was invited to join the HBO show "Inside the NFL" as a reporter and editor. When the NFL returned to the airwaves on NBC in 2006, the channel launched "Football Night in America," a show dedicated to the National Football League. King joined the team, consisting of sports journalists and analysts, including Bob Costas, Cris Collinsworth, Sterling Sharpe, and Jerome Bettis, as a special insider journalist.

In 2008, Peter King became a co-host of the radio program "The Opening Drive" on Sirius NFL Radio, alongside Randy Cross and Bob Papa. In 2009, he was honored with the prestigious "Dick McCann Memorial Award" for his contributions to professional football. King currently resides in Boston with his wife, Ann. They have two daughters, Laura, a student at Tufts University, and Mary Beth, a student at Colgate University.