Episode 72: Amy Lawrence | CBS Sports Radio “After Hours” Host

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Rich Take On Sports

Show Notes:

• Rich Spotlight: Amy Lawrence
  • She’s always been a night owl and fell in love with sports at an early age where she played all sports
  • Loves sports because of the teamwork and she’s very competitive
  • Has fond memories of following Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics listening to Johnny Most and Glenn Ordway on the radio
  • Told people that she wanted to be the female version of Johnny Most
  • Graduated from Messiah College and received her Master’s from Syracuse University
  • Best advice she received in the industry is from Bob Barry, “You haven’t made it in this business until you’ve been fired twice.”
  • Faith has always been a big part of her life since she was 6 years old
  • Mission trips have been very impactful for her and they make you realize how blessed we are in America
  • A highlight in her sports career was as a host of Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN and breaking the news that Osama Bin Laden had been killed
  • She’s so thankful for sports she learned lessons about cooperation, teamwork, and communication
  • Words of Wisdom from Amy Lawrence: “Figure out what you’re good at and turn it into your job.”

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