Mark Jones Biography and Wiki
Mark Vernon Jones is a Canadian-American sports journalist and news personality who serves as a sportscaster for ESPN and ABC. He is also the primary play-by-play announcer for Sacramento Kings on NBC Sports California.
Mark Jones’s Age and Birthday
Mark was born on November 16, 1961, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is 61 years old as of 2023. His birth sign is Scorpio. He turns 62 years old on November 16, 2023.
Mark Jones Height and Weight
He stands at the height of 6 feet (Approx, 1.83 meters) tall. His weight measurement will be updated soon.
Mark Jones Education
After attending and graduating from a local high school, he joined York University, a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he also played basketball.
Jones graduated from the institute in 1985 with a bachelor of arts degree in economics. He notably led the team to three Ontario Universities Athletics Association (OUAA) championships in 1981, 1984, and 1985.
More details regarding her academic credentials will be updated soon.
Mark Jones’s Family, Parents, Siblings
Mark was born in Toronto, Canada to his parents whose identities have not yet been disclosed to the public. His parents are originally from Jamaica but relocated to Canada.
He grew up alongside his brother, Paul Jones who is a sports commentator working as a Play by Play announcer for the NBA Toronto Raptors on Sportsnet.
Further information concerning his family background will be updated soon when disclosed.
Mark Jones’s Wife, Is He Married?
Moving on to his marital affairs, the sports journalist is happily espoused to his beautiful wife, Sara Jones. The couple exchanged their wedding vows in November 2013 in a private wedding ceremony.
The pair is blessed with two daughters and a son. We are keeping tabs and we will update his partner’s details soon.
Mark Jones Salary
According to ESPN estimates, he receives an average annual salary ranging from $42,299 to $96,899. His contract with the exact figures is yet to be released.
Mark Jones’s Net Worth
The television personality has an estimated net worth of $1 million. This amount is from his extensive career as a sportscaster among other investments.
Mark Jones Career
Jones serves as a sportscaster for ESPN and ABC. He is also the primary play-by-play announcer for Sacramento Kings on NBC Sports California.
He previously hosted ESPN’s NBA Today and on occasion served as an anchor/reporter on SportsCenter. Prior to joining ESPN & ABC, he worked at The Sports Network in Toronto, Canada as a sports desk anchor and host of a Toronto Blue Jays magazine show.
Mark received the prestigious Bryden Award for “Redefine the Possible,” from York University.