Renowned sportscaster Bob Costas has recently made headlines after he visibly expressed discomfort while reading promotional spot for CNN during an MLB playoff game broadcast. Due to his high-profile career, his marital has also garnered conspicuous attention from public; especially with his second wife Jill Sutton.
Known for his long tenure with NBC Sports, Robert Quinlan Costas is a well-respected American sportscaster who became a recognizable voice in sports broadcasting.
He has had an illustrious career where he covered major sports events like the Olympics, NFL, Major League Baseball and many more.
The Renowned Sportscaster Has Two Children From His First Marriage!
Bob Costas has been married twice. His first marriage was with Carole “Randy” Randall Krummenacher.
They tied the knot in 1983 and had two children together. The couple was able to keep their married life descrete.
Hailing from New York, Carole attended a reputed college in New York, where she majored in education.
From a very young age, she exhibited a zeal for learning and teaching. Her undying passion for teaching ultimately led her to pursue a career in education.
As soon as she completed her education degree, she embarked on a journey to become a third-grade teacher.
In 1980, Carole rubbed elbows with Bob Costas, who was a rising sportscaster at that time, making a name for himself in the world of sports journalism.
They met eachother at the Weber School in St. Louis, where Carole was teaching as a third-grade teacher.
Hence their serendipitous encounter blossomed into a romantic relationship which eventually led to their marriage in 1983.
However after marriage, Carole transitioned from being a teacher to a full-time homemaker in order to support her husband Bob.
Bob’s career as a sportscaster was highly demanding requiring extensive travel and irregular hours.
Therefore Carole extended her support towards Bob by managing the home and assuring a nurturing environment for their growing family.
Carole and Bob eventually had two children Keith and Taylor Costas. Their eldest child Keith was born in 1986 while Taylor followed in 1989.
Despite being the children of a high-profile personality, Keith and Taylor are able to stay under the radar of public eye.
However in 2001, the couple ended their marriage. There is no concrete details regarding the reason of their divorce in order to maintain privacy.
Post-divorce, information about Carole is scarce as she chose to remain private, avoiding social media and public appearances..
Costas’ Second Wife Also Maintains A Low Profile Despite Her Husband’s High-Profile Career!
Bob Costas married Jill Sutton in 2004 which is his second marriage. Prior to their marriage, they dated for a couple years.
Similar to his first marriage, the information regarding his second marriage is also scarce.
However through Bob and Jill’s shared public appearances in various event, we can make a guess that they have a beautiful bond.
Even after 20 years of marriage, the couple do not have any children. Jill is the stepmother to Bob’s children from his previous marriage.
Jill was born in 1972 in Texas city. Moreover she completed her schooling at El Paso High School. Sutton eventually graduated from Illinois State University.
Coming from a communication background, Jill shares mutual interest and passion with Bob.
Some sources claim that Jill Sutton is a former Olympic swimmer who competed in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics. She brought home a silver medal in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay at the 1984 Olympics.
However this information about Jill’s Olympic career has not yet been confirmed by either Jill Sutton or any reliable source.
She has also been involved in philanthropic activities along with her husband Costas. The couple reportedly bought a $4.7 million house together on the Newport Coast near Los Angeles, California.
Despite having a social media account, Bob seldom posts about his personal life. Similarly Jill has also maintained a low profile with no social media presence.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Bob Costas is the son of a Greek father, John George Costas, and an Irish mother, Jayne Costas
- Costas’s elder child Keith has won two Sports Emmys as an associate producer on MLB Network’s MLB Tonight while his younger child Taylor won Sports Emmys as an associate producer on NBC’s coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympics.
- Jill Sutton was raised by her stepmother, Susan Sue Sutton who unfortunately passed away in June 2020.
- Sutton has a brother named Doug Sutton and a sister named Julie Houston along with two stepsisters named Kellie Henry and Amanda Boitnott.