Kevin VanDam

Kevin VanDam

Kevin VanDam (born October 14, 1967) has been hailed one of the top bass anglers in the world. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan (where he still resides), has a wife - Sherry, and two sons - Jackson and Nicholas. He is known for his ability to catch bass during the toughest conditions.

Titles and honors

*First ever Elite 50 Champion (2004)
*BASS Angler of the Year (1992, 1996, 1999, 2008)
*FLW Angler of the Year (2001)
*Bassmaster Classic winner (2001, 2005)
*ESPN Outdoor Sportsman of the Year (2002) - his first ESPY Award

tats

*Pro since 1990
*World ranking: 1st (as of the end of 2007 season)
*Career winnings: $3.24 million as of August 2008
*Top Ten finishes: 65
*Tournaments Won: 12
*Best 2007 finish: 1st,- Lake Guntersville,4/29/07
*Best 2006 finish: 2nd - Lake Wylie, 6/20/2006
*Best 2005 finish: 1st - Ohio, Monongahela, Allegheny Rivers, 7/29/2005

External links

* [http://www.kevinvandam.com Official Website]
* [http://www.takemefishing.org/default.aspx?id=834 Anglers' Legacy feature]
* [http://www.bassfan.com/profile.asp?pro_ID=5 Bass Fan bio] (extensive stats)
* [http://www.cattbass.com/news.cfm?action=view&ID=63 Kevin VanDam CATT/Outdoor Alliance Fishing seminar]
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/classic/news/story?page=b_classic_VanDam_Sherry_partners The Woman Behind the Man] (ESPN story)


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