Thursday, 16 April 2026

Ian Eagle

Contest: The US Athletic Hall of Fame - Commentators 2026
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Sport(s): Basketball, Football & Tennis
Statistics & Accolades: 2x National Sports Media Association Sportscaster of the Year
Known as the “Bird”, Ian Eagle has worked for CBS since 1998, where, as of this writing, he still serves in that capacity. Eagle has been a regular commentator on the NFL, where he is currently the lead on the number-two team. He also covers basketball on the network, and he is now the lead man during March Madness.

Eagle has also had long-term employment with the YES Network as their lead play-by-play man for the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets and has called matches for the Tennis Channel.

We are proud to nominate Ian Eagle for the United States Athletic Hall of Fame.