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Men of Modest Height: Bob Costas

Published on September 20, 2012 by Brock McGoff · Men of Modest Height May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Even if you don’t know who Bob Costas is, I bet you would recognize his voice. Especially since he just hosted the 2012 Summer Olympic Games for NBC Sports. Costas is one of (if not the) most sportscasters in America. Maybe even the world.

Bob Costas
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He has always looked extremely young, due to the combination of his small stature and baby face. When he first joined NBC at age 28, he was told that he looked like a 14-year-old. Recently, Conan O’Brien asked him why he doesn’t age normally.

Bob Costas and Bob Saget
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Even though being small and boyish probably bothered Costas when he was young, I bet he’s glad that he’s retained his youthful appearance to this day. I’m actually the same way. I’ve always looked very young, and it bothered me for a while (you know, getting carded everywhere I went).

I’m totally cool with it now. Actually, I kind of treasure it and look forward to being a 40-year-old who looks 10 years younger than my peers.

Costas didn’t let this or anything else hold him back. He rose to the top of the sportscasting world and became an award-winning commentator for pro baseball, basketball, hockey and more. He’s also been on The Simpsons, various late night shows, video games…you name it.

Bob Costas Awards
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I didn’t realize that he was only 5’7″ until I saw him on Conan recently.

As you know, Conan is a giant of a man, and the contrast between the two was initially shocking. Of course, the conversation that followed was one of the most thoughtful, respectful interviews I’ve seen on any late night show in a long time. You could tell that Conan has a lot of respect for Costas.

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About Brock McGoff

The Modest Man founder, Brock is an aspiring minimalist who enjoys working out, spending time with his family, discovering new brands and creating great content.

Background: Brock McGoff has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a professional background in digital marketing. He believes that men's fashion is just one facet of self-improvement, and he started The Modest Man to help regular guys feel more confident by improving their appearance.

An east coast native, Brock currently lives in Arizona with his wife and daughter. When he's not working, he spends time with family, training BJJ, reading/listening to books and podcasts, and unsuccessfully trying to decide which movie to stream.

Expertise: Brock has built a men's lifestyle YouTube channel with over 400k subscribers. He's also worked as the creative marketing manager in a men's apparel startup. Brock has been quoted in, mentioned by or featured in publications like Esquire, Huff Post, Men's Health, WWD and Forbes.

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  1. Ed says

    August 17, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    Bob Costas has the worst fitting giant shoulder pad suits.

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    • Geoffrey Forrest says

      August 3, 2022 at 9:03 am

      Isn´t that nice. Have you always been a jerk?

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  2. handsomerandyladdiebrad1953 says

    March 20, 2015 at 10:18 am

    At 205 lb.,sporting 181/4″ cannons (biceps),I’m likely 50 lb.AND MUCH MORE MUSCULAR AND GIRTHY THAN BOBBY C.!!!!!!!

    Reply
  3. handsomerandyladdiebrad1953 says

    March 20, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I’m 61-62 July 6-five-eight-and-one-half,black and just as boyishly handsome as Costas!!!!!

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