Tom Hammond | |
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Born | Thomas Hammond May 10, 1944 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Kentucky |
Occupation | Sports commentator |
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Television | NBC Sports (1984–2021) |
Spouse | Sheleigh Hammond |
Children | 3 |
Thomas Taylor Hammond (born May 10, 1944[1]) is a retired American sports commentator. Hammond began working with NBC Sports in 1984. Hammond covered Thoroughbred Racing on NBC and Notre Dame Football on NBC.
Hammond also served as the play-by-play announcer for NBC's coverage of track and field at the Summer Olympic Games and speed skating events during the 2018 Winter Olympics.