Tom Ackerman

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Tom Ackerman is Sports Director at KMOX Radio in St. Louis, overseeing a department that serves as the flagship station for the St. Louis Cardinals and Saint Louis University basketball. He is also co-anchor for KMOX’s award-winning “Total Information A.M.” and on-air talent for the Cardinals Radio Network.

In 25 years at KMOX, Ackerman has worked as a radio/TV host, play-by-play announcer, anchor and reporter. He’s interviewed the biggest names in sports, covering Super Bowls, World Series, All-Star Games and Final Fours. He’s traveled throughout the NFL, launching his career in 1999 with his extensive coverage of the Rams’ Super Bowl title.

Ackerman has handled college basketball play-by-play assignments for several networks, including the SEC Championship, ACC games of the week, as well as a 20-year run with the Missouri Valley Conference on Bally Sports Midwest.

Most recently, Ackerman added Cardinals television play-by-play duties on Bally Sports for the 2023 season.

Ackerman emcees dozens of area events each year, including the annual Jack Buck Sports Awards at the Missouri Athletic Club, recognizing the top sports personalities in St. Louis.

Active in the community, Ackerman has a passion for helping local non-profits, volunteering for countless organizations each year: March of Dimes, Provident, St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer and the St. Louis Sports Commission are among those he works with closely. The Mathews-Dickey Boys’ and Girls’ Club honored Ackerman for his role in raising funds to improve sports facilities for children in the inner city.

A St. Louis native, Tom is a graduate of Indiana University and MICDS. He and his wife, Angie, live in St. Louis with their daughters, Erika and Audrey.

Quick Questions with Tom: Favorite restaurant? Sidney Street Cafe. Peacemaker is right there. Basically, anything Kevin Nashan creates. And anywhere on the Hill. Best lunch: Anthony's.

Favorite St. Louis attraction? It's still the Arch. I get the same feeling, seeing it off in the distance when I return home.

Favorite music? I'm all over the map. Rock, country, reggae, blues, hip hop, jazz...and I can even keep up with my kids' favorites.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Italy.

Person who made the most impact on you? Professionally, Jack Buck. Personally, my parents, who shaped me into the person I am.

If you could only keep three possessions, what would they be? My Jeep, iPhone and my...house?

If you are not at work, you’re probably doing what? Playing with my kids or watching a game.

If you won the lottery, what would you do? Take my wife on a nice, long vacation. Donate to organizations that impact children and families. Buy an airplane.

If you could interview one person, who would that be? Stan Kroenke.

What is your strongest personal quality? I like to listen and learn something new every day.