Len Berman '68 G'70

Len Berman is an award-winning sportscaster whose career spans some of the nation’s biggest broadcasting networks, including NBC, CBS, and HBO Sports. Over the years, he has earned eight Emmy Awards, six New York State Sportscaster of the Year honors, and a place in the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Known for his approachable style, Berman created Spanning the World, a long-running NBC segment showcasing the lighter side of sports, making the field more accessible to fans and non-fans alike. He has also covered major events such as the Super Bowl, World Series, and even Olympic fencing.

Raised in Queens, Berman’s love of sports developed early, but his path to broadcasting wasn’t direct. Initially drawn to engineering, he eventually shifted to communications after realizing his passion for being on the air. A teacher’s encouragement and his own persistence helped steer him toward a career in broadcasting, where he built a reputation for making sports coverage both entertaining and inclusive.

Berman got his start at Syracuse University, where he double-majored in English and economics while discovering his calling at WAER. Calling Syracuse basketball games on WAER marked the beginning of a career that would take him to the top of sports broadcasting.