Fred Hickman

Fred Hickman
Hickman in 2010
Born(1956-10-17)October 17, 1956
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
DiedNovember 9, 2022(2022-11-09) (aged 66)
Kissimmee, Florida
Years active1977–2022
EmployerNexstar Broadcasting
Known for
  • Original co-host of the CNN show Sports Tonight (1980)
  • Work as sportscaster for various ESPN programs, which include ESPN SportsCenter ESPN Classic and NBA Coast to Coast
    • Spouse(s)Sheila Bowers Hickman, Denise Hickman Judith Tillman
    AwardsNew York Sports Emmy Award Winner (2004)

    Frederick Hickman (October 17, 1956 – November 9, 2022) was an American sports broadcaster with CNN, TBS, YES Network, and ESPN. He was later an anchor and managing editor for the evening newscast of the African-American cable news channel Black News Channel. Hickman was an original co-host of the CNN show Sports Tonight in 1980.[1] He received CableACE awards in 1989 and 1993,[2] and was a New York Sports Emmy Award Winner in 2004.[3][4]

    1. ^ Cite error: The named reference allamericanspeakers was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
    2. ^ "Fred Hickman: Biography". Sports Illustrated. June 1999. Archived from the original on August 16, 2000. Retrieved December 23, 2010.
    3. ^ "Fred Hickman". LinkedIn. 2010. Retrieved December 23, 2010.
    4. ^ "Fred Hickman News, Bio and Photos". TVGuide. May 12, 2008. Retrieved December 23, 2010.