Fred Hickman

Fred Hickman
Hickman in 2010
Born(1956-10-17)October 17, 1956
DiedNovember 9, 2022(2022-11-09) (aged 66)
Years active1977–2022
EmployerNexstar Broadcasting
Known for
  • Original co-host of the CNN show Sports Tonight (1980)
  • Work as sportscaster for various ESPN programs, which include ESPN SportsCenter ESPN Classic and NBA Coast to Coast
  • Spouse(s)Sheila Bowers Hickman, Denise Hickman Judith Tillman
    AwardsNew York Sports Emmy Award Winner (2004)

    Frederick Hickman (October 17, 1956 – November 9, 2022) was an American sports broadcaster with CNN, TBS, YES Network, and ESPN. He was later an anchor and managing editor for the evening newscast of the African-American cable news channel Black News Channel. Hickman was an original co-host of the CNN show Sports Tonight in 1980. He received CableACE awards in 1989 and 1993, and was a New York Sports Emmy Award Winner in 2004.