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Jay Randolph (born September 19, 1934) is an American sportscaster.
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Biography
Early life and career
The son of U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph, he grew up in West Virginia and as a young man enjoyed considerable success as an amateur golfer. In 1958, Randolph began his broadcasting career as an announcer and sports director for a Clarksburg radio station.
Career in St. Louis
Following play-by-play stints with the Dallas Cowboys and Southern Methodist University in the early 1960s, Randolph went to St. Louis. He served as a staff announcer at KMOX radio in 1966, and as announcer and sports director for KSD (later KSDK) television from 1967 to 1988. At KSDK, Randolph anchored sports coverage for the station's newscasts and called TV play-by-play for the St. Louis Cardinals.
NBC Sports
Randolph also worked for NBC Sports television in the 1970s and '80s, announcing a wide variety of events including the National Football League, Major League Baseball, college football, college basketball, PGA Tour and LPGA golf, the Professional Bowlers Association, and three Olympic Games and the Breeders' Cup.
Later career
Randolph called play-by-play for baseball's Florida Marlins from 1993-1996 and hosted their TV pregame from 1997-2000. He continues to broadcast golf events for CNBC and The Golf Channel, and in 2007 up to the present he has returned to calling St. Louis Cardinals games on KSDK television.
Personal life
Randolph's son, Jay Jr., broadcasts golf events for the PGA Tour Network on XM Satellite Radio.
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