Leon Bibb Biography and Wiki
Leon Bibb is an American news anchor and commentator for WKYC in Cleveland, OH. he was also a member of the BGSU Board of Trustees. Leon Bibb was the first black primetime news anchor in Ohio.
Leon was raised in Cleveland and pursued his journalism career at Bowling Green State University. After graduating, Leon worked as a reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. His journalism career was halted, though, when he was drafted to serve in the Vietnam War in 1966. When he returned from the Army two years later, he went back to Bowling Green before launching his professional broadcast career at WTOL in Toledo.
Then, fate stepped in. If you know Leon Bibb, you know the significance of his ‘hitchhiker’ story. In short, it goes like this:
On a freezing cold day, Leon was driving a station vehicle when he saw a hitchhiker walking alongside the road. He felt compelled to pull over and give the stranger a ride. It just so happened that the man was a student at the University of Toledo and his girlfriend’s mother worked at the NBC affiliate in Columbus.
The hitchhiker gave Leon the woman’s number. She was familiar with his work and interested in chatting with him. Three weeks later, he was on the air at the station WCMH.
Leon Bibb Age
Leon is 76 years old as of 2020, he was born as Leon Douglas Bibb on October 4, 1944, in Butler, Alabama, United States Of America. He celebrates his birthday on October 4 every year. Leon will be 77 years old on October 4, 2021, and his birth sign is Libra.
Leon Bibb Height and Weight
Leon stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Leon Bibb Education
Leon went to Glenville High School on the city’s east side, Bibb’s broadcasting. He later went to Bowling Green State University (BGSU). Leon has never shared his qualifications with the public. Nevertheless, we will keep you updated.
Leon Bibb Parents and Family
Leon was born in Butler, Alabama, United States Of America. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Leon’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Leon Bibb Wife and Children
Leon is married to his lovely wife, Marguerite Bibb. The couple tied their knots on 23rd December 1966, two days before Christmas and together the couple is blessed with two children namely: Jennifer in 1970 and Alison born in 1977. The couple resides in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA.
Leon Bibb Salary
Leon earns an estimated annual salary of $37,896. If there are any adjustments to these figures, we will keep you updated.
Leon Bibb Net Worth
Leon’s net worth is estimated to be between $500 Thousand and $1 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a journalist. Through his various sources of income, Leon has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Leon Bibb Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Leon Bibb.
Leon Bibb Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Leon Douglas Bibb
- Popular As: Leon Bibb
- Gender: Male.
- Occupation / Profession: Journalist.
- Nationality: American.
- Race / Ethnicity: African American.
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Leon Bibb Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 76 years old as of 2020.
- Zodiac Sign: Libra.
- Date of Birth: October 4, 1944.
- Place of Birth: Butler, Alabama, United States Of America.
- Birthday: October 4.
Leon Bibb Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Average.
- Weight: Moderate.
- Eye Color: Black.
- Hair Color: Black.
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Leon Bibb Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married.
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Marguerite Bibb.
- Children: Daughter(s) (Jennifer in 1970 and Alison born in 1977)
Leon Bibb Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: Between $500 Thousand and $1 million dollars.
- Salary: $37,896.
- Source of Income: Journalist.
Leon Bibb House and Cars
- Place of living: Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA.
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Leon Bibb Cleveland Ohio|Wkyc
Raised in Cleveland’s Glenville area, and a graduate of Glenville High School on the city’s east side, Bibb’s broadcasting career began during his student days at Bowling Green State University(BGSU).
Following graduation, he worked as a newspaper reporter at The Plain Dealer. After a year at WTOL-TV in Toledo, he accepted a new position at WCMH-TV in Columbus. Prior to joining WEWS-TV, Bibb worked at WKYC-TV as the weekend News Anchor and News Reporter. In 1986, he became Primary News Anchor for the Monday through Friday newscasts.
From 1995–2017 Bibb anchored various newscasts at WEWS (most recently weekdays at noon) as well as hosting a Sunday morning show named Kaleidoscope, which focuses on urban issues in Cleveland.
In the early 2000s, Bibb did a series called Our Hometown. This is where he focused on historical sites in the Cleveland area. He is known to take a camera operator to talk about a story from his own perspective, and such stories are now featured on WEWS under the title of “My Ohio”.
Leon Bibb Channel 3|Leon Bibb Channel 5
Back on Aug 06, 2018, it was reported that Leon Bibb was returning to the station where his broadcasting career in Cleveland began.
WKYC Channel 3 announced Monday the Broadcasting Hall of Famer was joining the station to do special reports and commentary that “put a spotlight on people and places in Northeast Ohio.” Bibb, 73, would make his debut that tonight on the 6 p.m. newscast.
Bibb came to WKYC via WCMH-TV 4 in Columbus back in 1979. In 1986, he was promoted to anchor of the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts. He was the first African-American to hold that position in Cleveland, after becoming the first in Ohio to do so ten years earlier in Columbus.
In 1995, the iconic newsman, whose eloquent style of writing and presentation could turn any news story into poetry, moved to WEWS Channel 5 where he remained until last year. He retired from anchoring and reporting last August, but stayed on as host of the public affairs program “Kaleidoscope” and a commentator. Bibb is a product of Glenville High School who got his start as a journalist at The Plain Dealer in the late 1960s. He also served in Vietnam, where he was awarded a Bronze Star.
Leon Bibb Nuns Reflect
On 11 September 2018, Leon Bibb reported on what a couple of nuns saw in the sky on 9/11. Leon started the report on a dramatic note saying that the times were peaceful at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Cleveland, but the peace was shattered on 11 September 2001.
Leon reported on the 17th anniversary of the tragic incident where thousands of people died. He met two nuns who witnessed horror when they saw the scheduled cross-country United Flight 93 went terribly off-schedule.
Terrorism was within sight of Cleveland’s Lady of Lourdes Shrine when the jetliner crashed in Pennsylvania. The nuns knew terrorists had already seized control from the pilots of three planes from the television news coverage. Leon ended his report by stating that the women of peace were praying that day as they do today and will continue to do so as the lost lives sought peace.
Leon Bibb Retirement
Bibb retired from the anchor desk on August 1, 2017, but still appeared on WEWS hosting Kaleidoscope, as well as serving as a commentator during major news stories. He returned to WKYC-TV on August 6, 2018, to be a commentator and special feature reporter.
Leon Bibb Awards|Vietnam
Bibb has received several awards including local Emmy Awards and citations from the Cleveland Press Club for excellence in journalism. Bibb has also received the Distinguished Journalist Award from the Society for Professional Journalists.
He is a member of the following Halls of Fame:
- Ohio Broadcasting Hall of Fame
- Glenville High School Hall of Fame
- Bowling Green State University School of Communications Hall of Fame
- Cleveland Press Club Distinguished Journalist Award
- Associated Press Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame
- Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Bibb has also received several Excellence in Journalism Awards from the Cleveland Press Club and recognized with the Distinguished Journalist Award from the Cleveland Chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists.
He also has received an award from his alma mater, Glenville High School. Leon, who is also a U.S. Army veteran, received a Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War.
In 1996 Governor George Voinovich appointed Bibb to the Board of Trustees at Bowling Green State University. Leon served as Chairman of that Board. He is also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha and Sigma Pi hi fraternities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leon Bibb
Who is Leon Bibb?
Leon Bibb is an American news anchor and commentator for WKYC in Cleveland, OH. he was also a member of the BGSU Board of Trustees. Leon Bibb was the first black primetime news anchor in Ohio.
How old is Leon Bibb?
Leon is 76 years old as of 2020, he was born as Leon Douglas Bibb on October 4, 1944, in Butler, Alabama, United States Of America. He celebrates his birthday on October 4 every year. Leon will be 77 years old on October 4, 2021, and his birth sign is Libra.
How tall is Leon Bibb?
Leon stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Is Leon Bibb married?
Leon is married to his lovely wife, Marguerite Bibb. The couple tied their knots on 23rd December 1966, two days before Christmas and together the couple is blessed with two children namely: Jennifer in 1970 and Alison born in 1977. The couple resides in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA.
How much is Leon Bibb worth?
Leon’s net worth is estimated to be between $500 Thousand and $1 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a journalist. Through his various sources of income, Leon has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
How much does Leon Bibb make?
Leon earns an estimated annual salary of $37,896. If there are any adjustments to these figures, we will keep you updated.
Where does Leon Bibb live?
He is a resident of Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Leon Bibb dead or alive?
Leon is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Leon Bibb now?
Bibb retired from the anchor desk on August 1, 2017, but still appeared on WEWS hosting Kaleidoscope, as well as serving as a commentator during major news stories. He returned to WKYC-TV on August 6, 2018, to be a commentator and special feature reporter.
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Leon Bibb Social Media Contacts
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- Website
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Reference:
We acknowledge the following websites that we have referenced as we were writing this article.:
- Wikipedia
- IMDB
- Instagram and
- Youtube