History of Woody Paige in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 23, 2025

Woody Paige is a prominent sports columnist currently writing for The Gazette. He gained significant recognition during his 35-year tenure at The Denver Post. Beyond writing, Paige is known for his appearances on ESPN's "Around the Horn" and formerly co-hosted "Cold Pizza" and "1st and 10." His influence in the sports world is further demonstrated by his roles as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame committee and as a Baseball Hall of Fame voter.

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Full Timeline

June 27, 1946: Woody Paige Born

On June 27, 1946, Woodrow Wilson Paige Jr. was born. He is known as a sports columnist for The Gazette, author, and panelist on ESPN's Around the Horn.

1963: Writes for Whitehaven Press

In 1963, while still in high school, Woody Paige wrote for the Whitehaven Press.

1964: Joins Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity

In 1964, Woody Paige attended the University of Tennessee and joined the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

1981: Joins The Denver Post

In 1981, Woody Paige joined The Denver Post.

2001: Invesco Field at Mile High Controversy

In 2001, Woody Paige reported an employee at Invesco claimed the nickname for the Denver Broncos stadium, Invesco Field at Mile High, was "The Diaphragm". The CEO threatened legal action, but retracted the lawsuit when the story proved true.

July 2004: Joins Cold Pizza

In July 2004, Woody Paige announced he was taking a one-year leave from The Denver Post to join ESPN2's Cold Pizza, and continued contributing to Around the Horn during this time.

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