Hannah Storm Biography
Hannah Storm (Full Name: Hannah Lynn Storen Hicks) is a popular American award-winning television sports journalist. Currently, she works as the anchor of ESPN’s SportsCenter. On May 10, 2008, Hannah joined ESPN.
Before ESPN, she handled premier events during her time at NBC Sports from 2002 to 2007 and CNN from 1989 to 1992, where she became the number one female host of CNN Sports Tonight. Following graduation, Hannah took a job as a disc jockey in Corpus Christi, Texas, at KNCN (C-101). After six months, Hannah began working as the drive-time sportscaster and traffic reporter at a Houston rock station KSRR 97 Rock.
She stayed in Houston for four years doing several radio and television works, such as hosting the Houston Rockets halftime and postgame shows. Hannah also worked on Houston Astros postgame shows on KTXH television. She was a weekend sports anchor at WCNC-TV 36 (initially WRET) in Charlotte, North Carolina, from 1988 until 1989. Hannah moved to CNN from there.
Quick Facts
| Born | June 13, 1962, (age 62) |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame |
| Occupation | Television journalist |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Children | Ellery, Hannah, and Riley Hicks |
Hannah Storm Age
Hannah is 62 years old. She was born on June 13, 1962, in Oak Park, Illinois, in the United States. Hannah celebrates her birthday on June 13 every year.
Early Life And Education
Hannah was born in Oak Park, Illinois, to her parents Mike Storen and Hannah G. Storen. Her father Mike was a sports executive who died of cancer on May 7, 2020, aged 84. Hannah’s mother works as a real estate broker. She has two siblings Mark and Duke. Hannah studied at The Westminster Schools, in Atlanta, Georgia. Afterward, she graduated in 1983 from the University of Notre Dame.
Hannah Storm Husband
Hannah is married to her husband Dan Hicks. Her husband Dan is a sportscaster for NBC Sports. Their wedding was on January 8, 1994. Hannah has three daughters namely: Ellery Hicks, Hannah Hicks, and Riley Hicks. Her daughter Hannah celebrates her birthday on January 8 every year.
Hannah Storm ESPN
She became part of ESPN on May 10, 2008. Hannah anchors SportsCenter weekdays (apart from Fridays during the NFL season) from 9 am to noon and on Sunday mornings during the NFL season alongside Bob Ley. Hannah’s roles are to cover highlights and to question commentators about sports topics.
She added tennis host in August 2009 to her ESPN duties by co-hosting the 2009 U.S. Open along with Mike Tirico and Chris Fowler. Fellow ESPN workmate Tony Kornheiser criticized Hannah’s outfit in February 2010 on his radio show. Kornheiser claimed that her dressing code looked like “a sausage casing”, and was expelled from ESPN for two weeks. On April 3, 2010, Hannah started to host ESPN Sports Saturday, a show on corporate sibling ABC similar to that network’s classic sports series, Wide World of Sports.
Some of Hannah’s colleagues at ESPN are:
Angela Rye – Special Correspondent.
Kendra Andrews – NBA Reporter.
Kelsey Riggs – Anchor and Reporter.
Mark Jones – Commentator.
90s
From 1994 to 2000, Hannah hosted NBC Major League Baseball games.
Burns Accident
Hannah was grilling dinner for her children on December 11, 2012, and tried to relight her grill after the wind blew it out causing an explosion. Hannah endured second-degree burns to her chest and hands, and first-degree burns to her neck and face due to a propane gas grill accident at her home.
Her daughter called 911 to inform them about the incident. Hannah lost her eyebrows, eyelashes, and about half her hair. Following getting medical care from the Burn Center at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York, Hannah came back on air on January 1, 2013. She co-hosted the Rose Parade on ABC while her left hand was bandaged.
Fire
Hannah was seriously burned in December 2012 while preparing to make dinner for her kids. Propane gas pooled on her grill after the wind blew out the flame and caused an explosive fireball when Hannah attempted to re-ignite it. Only the feeling of closing her eyes upon seeing the flame saved her eyes, but her face, neck, chest, and hands suffered first- and second-degree burns.
Young
Hannah was born and brought up in an Irish-Catholic family. She was born with a large port-wine stain birthmark below her left eye which she spoke of publicly to create awareness about the issue. Her dad Mike Storen was a sports executive and her mother Hannah G. Storen, serves as a real estate broker.
Dan Hicks
Hannah met her husband Dan Hicks, an NBC Sports sportscaster, while they were both serving at NBC. She and Dan hicks tied the knot on January 8, 1994, and afterward welcomed 3 daughters, named Hannah, Ellery, and Riley.
Houston
Hannah began working as the drive-time sportscaster and traffic reporter at a Houston rock station KSRR 97 Rock. She stayed in Houston for four years doing several radio and television works, such as hosting the Houston Rockets halftime and postgame shows. Moreover, she also worked on Houston Astros postgame shows on KTXH television.
Foundation
She founded the Hannah Storm Foundation in 2008. This foundation creates awareness and gives treatment for kids having draining and deforming vascular birthmarks. Hannah also created Brainstormin’ Productions for the development of educational and inspirational programming.
Height
Hannah is a woman of above-average stature whose height is 5 ft 9 in (approx. 1.75m).
Salary
As an anchor of ESPN’s SportsCenter, Hannah’s average salary is $1.5 million per year.
Net Worth
Hannah has been a television sports journalist since 1984. Therefore, she has made a decent fortune over the years. Hannah’s net worth is $4 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Old Is Hannah Storm?
Hannah is a 62-year-old who was born on June 13, 1962, in Oak Park, Illinois, in the United States.
Is Hannah Storm Married?
Since 1994, Hannah has been married to American sportscaster Dan Hicks.
How Tall Is Hannah Storm?
She is a woman of above-average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (approx. 1.75m).
Who Is Hannah Storm Married To?
Hannah is married to NBC sportscaster Dan Hicks. The two married in 1994 and have three children.
Did Hannah Storm Play Sports?
Hannah has not played sports but she has covered sports for CNN and NBC Sports.
How Much Is Hannah Storm Worth?
Being a television sports journalist since 1984, Hannah is worth $4 million.
How Long Has Hannah Storm Been With Espn?
Hannah has been with ESPN since 2008.
Where Is Hannah Storm Now?
Hannah now lives in Connecticut with her husband, Dan Hicks, and their three children.
Who Is Hannah Storm?
She is a journalist known for her work as an anchor for ESPN’s Sportscenter. Following studying at the University of Notre Dame, Hannah worked for an Indiana NBC affiliate. Early in 2002, she hosted CBS’ The Early Show. Being a co-host of CBS This Morning, Hannah counted Julie Chen among her workmates.
Social Media Handles
Twitter – @HannahStormESPN
Instagram – espnhannahstorm
