History of Scott Van Pelt in Timeline

Scott Van Pelt is a prominent American sportscaster and sports talk show host for ESPN. He is best known as an anchor for key editions of SportsCenter. He previously co-hosted "SVP & Russillo" on ESPN Radio. Van Pelt also covers major golf events and is the current host of Monday Night Countdown for the NFL season.

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July 9, 1966: Scott Van Pelt's Birth

On July 9, 1966, Scott Van Pelt, the American sportscaster and sports talk show host, was born.

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1988: Graduation from University of Maryland

In 1988, Scott Van Pelt graduated from the University of Maryland, where he studied radio/television and film.

1990: Career Start at WTTG-TV

In 1990, Scott Van Pelt began his sportscasting career at WTTG-TV, a FOX affiliate in Washington, D.C.

1995: Work at the Golf Channel

In 1995, Scott Van Pelt began working for the Golf Channel as a studio host for some of the network's signature programs.

2000: End of Golf Channel Work

In 2000, Scott Van Pelt ended his work for the Golf Channel.

2001: Joining ESPN

In 2001, Scott Van Pelt joined ESPN as a SportsCenter anchor and golf correspondent.

2009: The Scott Van Pelt Show

In 2009, The Scott Van Pelt Show replaced Tirico and Van Pelt on ESPN Radio.

October 2012: SVP & Russillo Show

In October 2012, The Scott Van Pelt Show was renamed SVP & Russillo with Ryen Russillo.

2012: Decision to Stay with ESPN

In 2012, Scott Van Pelt decided to remain with ESPN.

May 2015: Leaving SVP & Russillo for SportsCenter

In May 2015, it was announced that Scott Van Pelt would leave the radio show SVP & Russillo to become a solo anchor for a midnight edition of SportsCenter.