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<p>Lesley Visser was born <a href="/biography/lesly-visser">Lesley Candace Visser</a> on September 11, 1953, in Quincy, Massachusetts. Her father was an engineer, and her mother worked as a school teacher. From an early age, Visser displayed a strong interest in sports. Even as a child during Halloween, she often dressed as prominent sports figures, once choosing to portray <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Jones_(basketball,_born_1933)">Sam Jones</a>, a legendary Boston Celtics <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Jones_(basketball,_born_1933)">player</a>. Despite the predominance of men in the field of sports journalism, Visser aspired from a young age to become a sportswriter. With full family support, she followed her ambition and earned her degree from Boston College.</p>

<h2>Trailblazing Sportswriting Career</h2>
<p>Visser launched her journalism career at The Boston Globe, a prominent daily newspaper, where she worked for 14 years. During her tenure, she reported on a wide array of sports including basketball, baseball, tennis, horse racing, golf, the NBA, college football, and Major League Baseball. In 1976, she became the first female NFL beat writer when she began covering the New England Patriots' season. From 1975 to 1980, The Boston Globe’s sports section—where Visser was a contributing <a href="/biography/lesly-visser">writer</a>—was recognized by Sports Illustrated for having the best sports coverage in the nation. Her work during this era set new standards for women in journalism. One notable challenge she faced involved misreporting a name associated with the Boston College point-shaving scandal, which later became a major controversy.</p>

<h2>Transition to CBS Sports</h2>
<p>Visser joined CBS Sports as a part-time reporter in 1984 and transitioned to a full-time role in 1987. At CBS, she covered a variety of sporting events across basketball, baseball, college football, tennis, and horse racing. She reported on prestigious competitions, such as the NBA Finals, the NCAA “Big Four” in college basketball, the College World Series, and the World Series. From 1984 to 1993, she served as a correspondent for the U.S. Open in tennis. Her assignments also extended to CBS's Olympic coverage, where she contributed to international sporting analysis.</p>

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<h2>Groundbreaking Roles in Broadcasting</h2>
<p>In 1989, Visser reported on the implications of the Berlin Wall’s fall on East German sports, showcasing her range beyond traditional sports coverage. In 1990, she became a full-time contributor to CBS’s "The NFL Today" alongside icons <a href="/biography/terry-bradshaw">Terry Bradshaw</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_O'Brien_(radio_and_television_personality)">Pat O'Brien</a>, and <a href="/biography/greg-gumbel">Greg Gumbel</a>. That same year, Visser broke new ground by becoming the first female sportscaster to be assigned to a World Series broadcast. In 1992, she made history again by being the first woman to conduct the Super Bowl trophy presentation, an honor that solidified her reputation as a trailblazer in sports broadcasting.</p>

<h2>Tenure at ESPN and Return to CBS</h2>
<p>After CBS lost its NFL broadcast rights in 1993, Visser transitioned to ESPN and ABC Sports, where she continued her Super Bowl coverage. She became a prominent member of the Monday Night Football broadcast team, making history as the first woman to appear on the show. In 2000, following CBS's reacquisition of NFL broadcasting rights, Visser returned to the network where she resumed her on-air reporting duties.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Lesley Visser married sports broadcaster <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Stockton">Dick Stockton</a> in 1983. Their marriage lasted 17 years before they divorced in 2010. A year later, she married Bob Kanuth, a former Miami basketball player and financial advisor. While details of her salary and net worth remain private, Visser is widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in sports media. Her television work continues to attract a devoted fan base. For further information, readers can consult her Wikipedia page.</p>

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