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Dan McLaughlin 
Born 1974[1] Residence St. Louis, Missouri Education Lindenwood University Occupation Broadcaster Spouse Libby Dan McLaughlin is a professional sports broadcaster who currently works on both St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues telecasts on the cable television channel Fox Sports Midwest.[2]
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Early life
Dan McLaughlin grew up in the St. Louis area where his father was a school teacher. Following his graduation from St. John Vianney High School in suburban Kirkwood, Missouri McLaughlin attended Lindenwood University.[3] Setting his sights on sports broadcasting from an early age, McLaughlin performed a variety of broadcasting duties at university-owned KCLC while a student while at Lindenwood.
Broadcast career
While in college McLaughlin also served an internship at KMOX radio in St. Louis, and became a sports talk show host with the station in 1996.[2][4] McLaughlin soon found himself as a frequent contributor to St. Louis Blues telecasts on KPLR-TV and FSN Midwest. In 2000 he became the play-by-play broadcaster for FSN's Cardinal games.[1] Additionally McLaughlin does play-by-play Mizzou Tiger and Missouri Valley Conference basketball games, and occasional regional college football games for ESPN.[5]
Legal troubles, suspension
On August 16, 2010 Dan McLaughlin was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated. Under a plea agreement McLaughlin was allowed to keep his drivers license and placed on two years probation.[6] On September 30, 2011, McLaughlin was involved in a one-vehicle crash near his Chesterfield, Missouri home. Police investigated and arrested McLaughlin on charges of drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident.[7] Following the second arrest FSM placed him on indefnite suspension, removing him from all remaining regular-season Cardinals broadcasts, and post-game specials during the teams playoffs and World Series run.[2][8]
Personal life
Dan McLaughlin and wife Libby are the parents of four children: oldest son Luke, born in 2005, oldest daughter Avery, born in 2007, and twins Oliva and Barrett born in 2009. The McLaughlins are involved in several St. Louis area charities including hosting the annual "Dan McLaughlin Golf Tournament" to benefit the Special Education.[5]
References
- ^ a b St. Louis Cardinals 2006 Media Guide. Hadler Printing, 2006.
- ^ a b c "Broadcasters". St. Louis Cardinals. http://mlb.mlb.com/team/broadcasters.jsp?c_id=stl. Retrieved 2008-09-22.
- ^ "What's Next for Sportscaster Dan McLaughlin?". 2011-10-03. http://eureka-wildwood.patch.com/articles/whats-next-for-sports-broadcaster-dan-mclaughlin. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
- ^ "Exclusive interview with Dan McLaughlin". Redbirds Fun. 2007-02-13. http://redbirdsfun.blogspot.com/2007/02/exclusive-interview-with-dan.html. Retrieved 2008-09-22.
- ^ a b "Dan McLaughlin bio". 2011. http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/personality/dan-mclaughlin/. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
- ^ "Dan McLaughlin Charged Again with DWI". 2011-09-29. http://www.ksdk.com/sports/pro_baseball/mlb/article/279228/26/Dan-McLaughlin-charged-again-with-DWI. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
- ^ "Cards broadcaster McLaughlin cited for drunk driving". 2011-09-30. http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/article_801d5486-eae7-11e0-b2fa-0019bb30f31a.html. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
- ^ Mann, Jennifer. "Cards Broadcaster McLaughlin cited for drunk driving". STLtoday. http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/article_801d5486-eae7-11e0-b2fa-0019bb30f31a.html.
Categories:- 1974 births
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