Christopher Russo Biography and Wiki
Christopher Michael Russo popularly known as Mad Dog, is an American journalist and sports radio personality currently working as the host of an afternoon radio show, Mad Dog Unleashed, SiriusXM Ch. 82 Mad Dog Sports Radio as well as a sports contributor on the MLB Network. He previously co-hosted the Mike and the Mad Dog sports radio program with Mike Francesa.
Christopher Russo Age and Birthday
Russo was born on October 18, 1959, in Syosset, New York, United States. He is 62 years old as of 2021. His birth sign is Libra. Christopher turns 63 years old on October 18, 2022.
Christopher Russo Height
Christopher stands at a height of 6 feet (Approx.1.83 meters)tall.
Christopher Russo Education
Russo attended and graduated from Darrow School in New Lebanon, New York. He later enrolled at Rollins College, a private liberal arts college in Winter Park, Florida where he graduated with a degree in history. He also spent one semester at Sydney University in Australia studying Australian history and literature.
Christopher Russo Family, Parents, Siblings
The radio personality was born in Syosset, New York to his parents, Anthony Russo (father), and Vera Russo (mother). His father is a native American while his mother is of Australian and British descent. It’s not clear if he has any siblings. Further details regarding his family background will be updated soon.
Christopher Russo Wife, Is He Married?
The sports radio personality is happily married to his loving wife, Jeanne Lavelle. The romantic duo became espoused on May 6, 1995, in a blissful wedding ceremony attended by family members ad close friends. We are keeping tabs and we will update her partner’s details soon when established.
Christopher Russo Kids
The couple is happily blessed with four children, Timmy, Kiera, Colin, and Patrick.
Christopher Russo Salary
According to MLB estimates, the sports radio personality receives an average annual salary ranging from $62,300 to $122,500. His contract with the exact figures is yet to be released.
Christopher Russo Net Worth
Christopher Russo has an estimated net worth ranging from $1 million to $3 million as of 2021. This amount is from his extensive career as a journalist among other investments.
Christopher Russo SiriusXM|MLB|Mad Dog
The MLB Network is an American television sports channel dedicated to baseball. Russo joined Sirius XM Radio in August 2008 and operates his own channel, Mad Dog Radio. He also hosts an afternoon radio show, Mad Dog Unleashed, SiriusXM Ch. 82 Mad Dog Sports Radio. Christopher is the host of an MLB Network TV show, High Heat, which began on March 31, 2014, and was simulcasted on MLB Network Radio.
Christopher Russo Books
- Russo, Christopher; Allen St. John (2003). The Mad Dog 100: The Greatest Sports Arguments of All Time. Doubleday.
- Russo, Christopher; Allen St. John (2006). The Mad Dog Hall of Fame: The Ultimate Top-Ten Rankings of the Best in Sports