Jim Rome is one of America’s prolific sports broadcasters whose radio show is widely broadcast on over 200 radio stations in the United States and Canada. Jim Rome knows his stuff well and it has earned him top marks in the United States.
His show reached the number 21 radio’s most listened to show and he ranked No. 29 on Talkers magazine’s most popular personality. As a broadcaster who knows his onions, he anchored a TV show called “Jim Rome is Burning,” which airs weekdays on ESPN. His unique bold presentation style has contributed to his success as a broadcaster. He is currently working with CBS sports radio.
Biography,
Jim Rome was born in Tarzana, California to father Jay Rome and mother Jan Rome on October 14, 1964. Jim, whose full name is James Philip Rome attended Calabasas High School and graduated in 1982 before heading to l University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned a degree in communications..
During his studies, he would have been released to study as he preferred to spend his time in the studio of the radio station. Jim began his career in radio at his radio station KCSB-FM, where he was the sports director, at the radio station’s sports director and also at KTMS in Santa Barbara. He started his radio show ‘The Jungle’ also known as The Jim Rome Show at XTRA. The show was successful and had a huge following which led to its syndication in 1996.
During his career, Jim has been involved in little controversy, from the confrontation between Jim Everett and him being offered $3,000 to challenge any team playing against the Vipers to kick hockey legend Gordie Howe off the field, when the legend announced his interest in playing with the Detroit Vipers in 1997, however, apologized and called it a joke.
During his career he made several appearances in films such as Space Jam, Two for the Money and The Longest Yard in 2005 he appeared on an Arliss sitcom and a music video. It also hosted the Pat Tillman memorial service on May 3, 2004.
Net Worth and Salary
Jim Rome earns around $15 million sports broadcaster every year and his net worth is estimated to be around $65 million. He is among the highest paid personalities on the air due to his annual income and net worth.
As well as being a broadcaster and making appearances on movies and music videos. Jim Rome is a horse racing mogul. His talks with Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux sparked his interest in horses. He ventured into horse racing. Soon, Jungle Racing, LLC Stables was born.
Jim and his wife have a particular interest in buying thoroughbreds and their list of horses has won major races. One of his horses named Misdirection won 11 out of 17 races before retirement.
The mare which was co-owned by Danny Gohs, BillStrauss, Borris Beljak and Kevin Nish was bought for $50,000 in 2010 and earned them $1,719,621 before being sold for $2.7 million. Rome is said to have owned or co-owned 14 horses both in its stables and in partnerships. Jim Rome’s website (jimrome.com) is currently valued at $9,000.
