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Michael Barkann
American sportscaster (born 1960)
Michael Barkann (born April 30, 1960) is an American sports host, anchor and reporter for NBC Sports Philadelphia. From 2011 to 2016, he co-hosted the "Mike and Ike" show on 94 WIP weekdays from 10am – 2pm.[1]
Early years
Barkann grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey and attended East Brunswick High School, where he was an outstanding long-distance runner in spring track & cross country, graduating with the class of 1978.[2][3]
He is a graduate of Syracuse University, class of 1982. He graduated with a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.[4]
Broadcasting career
Early career
Barkann started his career at NBC News in Washington, D.C. as a desk assistant. From there he went to New Jersey Network in Trenton, working at first off-camera. On February 11, 1983, after the region was hit with a big blizzard, the stat Michael barkann wife.