Lee Richard Corso is an American sports broadcaster and college football analyst for ESPN and a former coach.
Lee Corso Wiki/Bio
| Real Name | Lee Richard Corso |
| Nickname | Lee Corso |
| Profession | Former football coach and sports analyst |
| Date of Birth | 7 August 1935 |
| Age | 90 years, as of 2025 |
| Birth Place | Cicero, Illinois, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Cicero, Illinois, United States |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
Education Qualification
| School | Jackson Senior High School |
| College | Florida State University |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in physical education Master’s degree in administration and supervision |
Lee Corso Age
Lee Corso was born on 7 August 1935 in Cicero, Illinois, United States. He is 90 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Leo.
Lee Corso Relationships
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Betsy |
| Spouse/Wife | Betsy (m. since 1957) |
| Children | Four children |
Lee Corso Family
| Father’s Name | Alessandro |
| Mother’s Name | Irma |
| Brother’s Name | Update soon |
| Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
| Debut | High school – Jackson Senior High School College – Florida State University NFL draft – not drafted |
| Awards | 2 – Missouri Valley Conference Championship – 1970, 1972 |
Lee Corso Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 183 cm In meters – 1.83 m In feet & inches – 6’0” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 178 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | White |
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Lee Corso Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $12 Million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $2 Million + |
| Salary (approx) | $2 Million annual (at ESPN ) |
| Income Source | Sport Analyst, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Lee Corso
- Lee Corso was born in Cicero, Illinois, and at age 10, he moved with his family to Miami.
- His father fled Italy during World War I at age 15.
- His father, Alessandro, who had a second-grade education, was a lifelong laborer who laid terrazzo flooring.
- His mother, Irma, who had a fifth-grade education, worked in school cafeterias and boarding schools.
- At Miami, Lee attended Jackson Senior School, where he played quarterback.
- A baseball prospect, he was offered a $5000 bonus to sign with the Brooklyn Dodgers as a shortstop.
- Lee chose to play college football and baseball at Florida State University.
- At Florida University, he was a roommate of football player and actor Burt Reynolds and future University of Miami baseball coach Ron Fraser
- As a defensive player, he set the school record for most career interceptions (14), a record that stood for more than two decades.
- Lee graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education in 1957 and a master’s degree in administration and supervision in 1958.
- After college, Lee became the quarterback coach at Maryland under his former FSU coach Tommy Nugent.
- In 1969, he was the head coach at Louisville, where he coached his ESPN colleague Tom Jackson.
- Lee Corso was the 16th head football coach at Northern Illinois University.
- In 1987, Corso was hired by ESPN as an analyst for its Saturday College GameDay program.
- On April 17, 2025, Corso announced his retirement from broadcasting, with his final appearance slated for August 30th.
- In 2001, Lee Corso spearheaded an effort to create a crayon completely out of Soybeans.
- Corso has been married to his wife, Betsy, since 1957; they have four children and 10 grandchildren.
FAQ:
Did Lee Corso ever play football?
He played college football at Florida State University.
Who is Lee Corso’s wife?
Corso has been married to his wife, Betsy, since 1957.
How old is Lee Corso?
90 years, as of 2025
What is Lee Corso’s net worth?
Approx – $12 Million (As of 2025)
What is Lee Corso’s salary?
At ESPN, his annual salary was $2 million.
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