In 1978, he moved to KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as weekend sports anchor. He later became sports director, appearing on the station's 6 and 11 o'clock newscasts. Then, in October 1980, KDKA announced that he would join Pirates broadcast legend Lanny Frattare for televised games during the 1981 season.[1] He continued on the Pirates' broadcast team for nine seasons.[2]
In 1991, Sanders moved to Cleveland to do television play-by-play for the Cleveland Indians on FSN Ohio. Following the 2006 season, the team declined to renew his contract.[3]
Personal life
Sanders and his wife, Cherie, have two daughters, Gabrielle and Hilary.
References
^ abWin Fanning John Sanders Joins Frattare on KDKA Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, October 16, 1980(accessed March 2, 2010)
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