"Frederick Hickman was a renowned American sports broadcaster who left an indelible mark on sports journalism. He graced the screens of prominent networks such as CNN, TBS, YES Network, and ESPN, captivating audiences with his insights and commentary. Hickman's illustrious career began as an original co-host of CNN's Sports Tonight in 1980, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of sports broadcasting. His exceptional talent earned him prestigious accolades, including CableACE awards and a New York Sports Emmy Award."
October 17, 1956: Hickman's Birth
Fred Hickman was born in Springfield, Illinois on October 17, 1956.
1974: High School Graduation
Fred Hickman graduated from Springfield Southeast High School in 1974.
1977: News Anchor at KLWW-AM
Fred Hickman started his professional radio broadcasting career as a news anchor at KLWW-AM in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1977.
February 1978: Sports Director at WICS-TV
In February 1978, Fred Hickman became the anchor and sports director at WICS-TV in Springfield, Illinois.
1978: College Graduation
Fred Hickman graduated from Coe College with a B.S. in sociology in 1978.
May 1980: Left WICS-TV
Fred Hickman left his position at WICS-TV in May 1980.
June 1, 1980: Joined Turner Broadcasting System
Fred Hickman joined Turner Broadcasting System and began hosting CNN Sports Tonight on June 1, 1980.
1980: Start of Sports Tonight
In 1980, Fred Hickman became one of the original co-hosts of CNN's Sports Tonight.
November 1986: Return to TBS
Fred Hickman returned to work for TBS in November 1986 as a co-anchor for CNN/Sports Illustrated.
1988: First CableACE Nomination
Fred Hickman was nominated for his first CableACE award in 1988.
1989: First CableACE Award
Fred Hickman won his first CableACE award for best sports host in 1989.
1989: Multiple CableACE Nominations
From 1988 to 1993, Fred Hickman was nominated every year for a CableACE award for best sports host.
1992: Olympic Winter Games Coverage
Fred Hickman co-hosted the Olympic Winter Games in Albertville, France in 1992.
1993: "Sexiest Sportscaster"
Fred Hickman was named "sexiest sportscaster" by the U.S. Television Fan Association in 1993.
1993: Second CableACE Award
Fred Hickman won his second CableACE award for best sports host in 1993.
1994: More Olympic Coverage
Fred Hickman co-hosted the Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway and the Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1994.
1999: Millennium Celebrations Coverage
Fred Hickman reported on the millennium celebrations in New York for CNN in 1999.
2000: NBA MVP Vote Controversy
Fred Hickman caused controversy in 2000 when he was the only person to not cast his first place vote for Shaquille O'Neal for the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award.
September 2001: Left CNN
Fred Hickman left his position at CNN in September 2001.
October 2001: Joined YES Network
Fred Hickman joined the YES Network in October 2001.
2002: YES Network Launch
Fred Hickman was the original anchor for the YES Network when it launched in 2002.
November 2004: Left YES Network
Fred Hickman left the YES Network in November 2004.
2004: Joined ESPN
Fred Hickman joined ESPN in late 2004 after leaving the YES Network.
2004: New York Sports Emmy Award
Fred Hickman won a New York Sports Emmy Award in 2004.
2007: Springfield Sports Hall of Fame
Fred Hickman was inducted into the Springfield Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.
2009: Joined Fox Sports South
Fred Hickman joined Fox Sports South as the host for the Braves Live pre and post game show in 2009.
September 2010: Fred Hickman Communications, Inc.
Fred Hickman started Fred Hickman Communications, Inc. in September 2010.
2010: Continued with Fox Sports South
Fred Hickman continued his work with Fox Sports South in 2010.
August 2011: Sports Director at WVUE
Fred Hickman became the sports director at WVUE in New Orleans in August 2011.
August 2015: Joined WVLA-TV
Fred Hickman joined WVLA-TV in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as a news anchor in August 2015.
August 2018: Joined WDVM-TV
Fred Hickman joined WDVM-TV as a news anchor and producer in August 2018.
November 9, 2022: Hickman's Death
Fred Hickman passed away on November 9, 2022.
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