Pamela Donielle Oliver (born March 10, 1961 in Dallas, Texas) is an American sportscaster known for her work on the sidelines for various NBA and NFL games.
With her father being in the U.S. Army, Oliver and her family moved several times during her childhood, living in Texas, Michigan, Washington, California and Florida. Instead of watching children's shows, Oliver preferred watching sports.
As a teenager, Oliver lived in Niceville, Florida, whe...
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Pamela Donielle Oliver (born March 10, 1961 in Dallas, Texas) is an American sportscaster known for her work on the sidelines for various NBA and NFL games.
With her father being in the U.S. Army, Oliver and her family moved several times during her childhood, living in Texas, Michigan, Washington, California and Florida. Instead of watching children's shows, Oliver preferred watching sports.
As a teenager, Oliver lived in Niceville, Florida, where she attended Niceville High School. In high school, Oliver excelled in tennis, basketball, and track and field. After graduating, Oliver enrolled at Florida A&M; University, where she continued her track endeavors, becoming a college All-American in both the 400-meter and the mile relay. Oliver earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and graduated in 1984.
Oliver began her broadcasting career at WALB in Albany, Georgia in 1985 as a news reporter. The next year, Oliver moved to WAAY-TV in Huntsville, Alabama. After that stop,...
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