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| Name | Don Tollefson |
| First Name | Don |
| Last Name | Tollefson |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
| Birthday | September 12 |
| Birth Year | 1952 |
| Place of Birth | San Francisco |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Arthur Tollefson |
| Spouse | Heidi Schaffer Tollefson |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Don Tollefson Biography
Don Tollefson is one of the most popular and richest Broadcaster who was born on September 12, 1952 in San Francisco, California, United States.
Don Tollefson (born September 13, 1952) is an American television broadcast journalist, best known for his work as a sportscaster for the Philadelphia local ABC affiliate WPVI-TV from 1975-1990. He also worked for Philadelphia’s local FOX affiliate, WTXF-TV. He worked briefly as a sideline reporter for FOX’s nationally broadcast show, NFL on FOX and hosted a radio show on ESPN Radio 950 AM.
Tollefson attended Stanford University where he was the editor of the student newspaper. He was hired by the Associated Press as a young correspondent covering the Patty Hearst kidnapping and trial. In the fall of 1974, Tollefson was hired (along with Jim Lampley) as a football sideline reporter for ABC Sports. From there he was hired by ABC’s Philadelphia local affiliate where he spent the bulk of his broadcasting career.
Donald H “Don” Tollefson was born in San Francisco in 1952. He was the younger of two sons. His parents were separated when he was young. He attended the Menlo School where he graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Don Tollefson Net Worth
Don is one of the richest Broadcaster from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Don Tollefson's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Broadcaster |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 1990, Tollefson announced that he was leaving ABC to start a non-profit organization designed to work with youths to avoid drug abuse, truancy and criminal behavior.
In 1995, Tollefson returned to television broadcasting as a general assignment reporter for FOX’s Philadelphia local affiliate, WTXF Fox 29. In addition to general reporting, Tollefson covered sports news and events as well as co-hosted Fox Philadelphia’s morning show Good Day Philadelphia from 1996-1998. Tollefson was fired from WTXF in 2008.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Tollefson moved to Greensboro, NC following his 1st departure from broadcast journalism in 1990. There he registered his non-profit organization, “Winning Ways” for which he traveled to schools across the country giving motivational talks.
Who is Don Tollefson Dating?
According to our records, Don Tollefson married to Heidi Schaffer Tollefson . As of January 13, 2024, Don Tollefson’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Don Tollefson. You may help us to build the dating records for Don Tollefson!In October 2013, allegations began to surface that Tollefson had been defrauding individuals and charities for payment for trips to large sporting events. He was accused of selling packages including tickets, travel and accommodations to events like the Super Bowl and then never delivering the packages or delivering incompletely. In most cases, these packages were sold under the guise of benefiting various charities for which Tollefson purported to be an advocate. Those charities did not receive the funds Tollefson was paid for the packages he never delivered.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Tollefson was hired as a general correspondent for WPVI-TV in Philadelphia in 1975. He was named Sports Director in 1976. During his tenure at ABC 6, Tollefson covered some of Philadelphia sports history’s most exciting moments. Notable among them:
In 2013, Tollefson confirmed to several news outlets that he was battling a decades-long alcohol abuse problem and an addiction to prescription pain killers after a 2008 automobile accident. In October 2013, he checked himself into an inpatient rehab facility.
Facts & Trivia
Don Ranked on the list of most popular Broadcaster. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Don Tollefson celebrates birthday on September 12 of every year.
On December 22, 2014, Tollefson held a press conference to announce that he no longer wished to represent himself and had been applying to be represented by a public defender. Those applications were denied.
What happened to Don Tollefson from Action News?
Prosecutors afterward said that they would be seeking “lengthy” prison time for Tollefson at sentencing He was ultimately sentenced to two to four years in state prison. Tollefson must also serve 15 years of probation. Tollefson was released in late 2017 after serving 14 months of his sentence.
What did Don Tollefson do?
In March of 2015, Tollefson was found guilty of stealing more than $340,000 from sports fans through fundraisers for his charity “Winning Ways.” Prosecutors said he sold sports-themed excursions and experiences to more than 200 people and never delivered.
Is Don Tollefson married?
Heidi Schaffer Tollefson
What happened to Monica Malpass on Action News?
On May 22, 2019, Malpass disclosed that she was leaving WPVI after 31 years. It was not disclosed where she was going. As of June 1, 2020, she is now a business anchor at the NASDAQ MarketSite.
What happened to Ali Gorman?
Ali Gorman, 6ABC’s longtime health reporter, announced on social media that she’s moving on from the station after 13 years. “Thank you to our amazing viewers,” Gorman wrote. “It’s been an honor bringing you the latest health news especially during the pandemic.”
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