Jim Brandstatter Age
He was born James Patrick Brandstatter on June 19, 1950, in East Lansing, Michigan, United States. Jim is 71 years old.
Jim Brandstatter Height
He is a man of above-avearge stature. Jim stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in (approx. 1.88 m).
Jim Brandstatter Family
He was born to his wonderful parents and raised in East Lansing, Michigan, the home of Michigan State University in the United States. Jim is one of the 5 boys in his family. His father is Art Brandstatter, Sr., and was named an All-American fullback for the Spartans football team in 1936.
Jim Brandstatter Wife
He is a married man to his dear wife, Robbie Timmons who is a former TV personality of WXYZ-TV from 1982 to 2010. His wife became the the first woman to anchor the evening news in America for WILX-TV in 1972. The pair met in 1975 while anchoring TV newscasts together at WILX-TV. The pair currently reside together in Michigan.
Jim Brandstatter Education
He attended and graduated in 1972 from University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in general studies program and communication.
Jim Brandstatter Michigan
He began his journalism career working as a sports dirctor of WEYI-TV in the Flint / Tri-Cities area. Jime became the sports director at WILX-TV in the Lansing / Jackson area from 1975 to 1978. In 1978, he joined WDIV working as a sports producer.
Jim Brandstatter Michigan Football
He played as an offensive tackle from 1969 to 1972 on the Michigan Wolverines football team. Jim played during the time of coach Bo Schembechler’s first 3 seasoans. Moreoever, in 1971, he made the All-Big Ten team and played in 2 Rose Bowls while playing for Michigan Wolverines football team in 1970 and 1972.
