NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe will join Skip Bayless on his new Fox Sports 1 daily program, an individual with knowledge of the matter confirmed to TheWrap.
Sharpe, who played for the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos, previously appeared on CBS Sports as an analyst for “NFL Today” and has been a guest on FS1’s “The Herd with Colin Cowherd.” He also subbed in for Stephen Smith on ESPN’s “First Take” with Bayless while he was still the host.
Bayless left “First Take” in June after 12 years with the network and will be replaced by Max Kellerman. Bayless’ new daily show on FS1 will air on Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. ET.
Meet Max Kellerman: 9 Things to Know About Skip Bayless' Replacement (Photos)
On Monday, Max Kellerman was officially named Skip Bayless' permanent replacement on ESPN morning debate series "First Take."
The departing "SportsNation" host should not be an unknown quantity to any sports fan -- particularly those that love the sweet science. Others still may have taken in the Bronx native elsewhere, whether in the "Rocky" films, "Sharknado" franchise, or even across cable news.
Kellerman's impressive career started earlier than most: In his teens, the fighting enthusiast got noticed for hosting New York City public access show "Max on Boxing."
The kid was cultured too; a young Max wrote a play called "The Man Who Hated Shakespeare." What were you doing in your teens?
Max's beloved brother Sam Kellerman (pictured, left) was murdered in a most horrifying manner.
A former boxer taken in by Sam slew the promising writer via repeated head blows with a hammer, and then set his apartment on fire. The bipolar James Butler (right) received 29 years for the heinous crime.
After jumping ship from ESPN, Kellerman joined Fox Sports Network, hosting a terrific series called "I, Max." But the show was canceled just a year or so later. Perhaps no one could find Fox Sports Network.
Kellerman soon returned to his boxing roots, primarily with HBO. All the while, the talented blabbermouth has held numerous radio gigs.
Kellerman has gone political: In 2005, he twice guested on Tucker Carlson's short-lived, self-titled MSNBC talk show. May not sound like a lot, but it was like 29 percent of "Tucker's" total airings.
To boxing enthusiasts, Kellerman has been a household name for decades. To others, the Bronx native with the gift of gab may be more of an unknown — until now
On Monday, Max Kellerman was officially named Skip Bayless' permanent replacement on ESPN morning debate series "First Take."
The departing "SportsNation" host should not be an unknown quantity to any sports fan -- particularly those that love the sweet science. Others still may have taken in the Bronx native elsewhere, whether in the "Rocky" films, "Sharknado" franchise, or even across cable news.
