| Personal Information Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Ruthie Polinsky |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | Born in January 1993. As of 2025, she is around 32 years old. |
| Ruthie Polinsky Married / Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Boyfriend | Married. Check the bio for relationship details. |
| Children / No. of Kids | – |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | American |
Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Ruthie Polinsky, an American journalist, joined Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) in November 2024 to host the Big Pro Football Show after working at NBC Chicago from April 2023 to November 2024. She previously covered high school football as a sports anchor for NBC6 Miami (March 2020–April 2023) following her role as a sports anchor and reporter at WPRI.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Ruthie was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on January 23, 1993. She was raised in St. Louis, Missouri.
- Both of Ruthie’s parents were sports fanatics and they would often go to stadiums to watch games of St.Louis teams. Ruthie was raised along with her two sisters.
- In late 2019, Ruthie announced her engagement on social media and later married a guy named Jonathan Feldman (also referred to as Harrison in some sources) on August 20, 2022. The wedding venue was the Ritz-Carlton in Miami, Florida.
Education, Career, Salary and Net Worth :
- Ruthie studied at the University of Michigan, from where she graduated with a dual degree in Communication and Drama in May 2015. During college, she served as Director of External Chapter Events for Alpha Phi International Fraternity (Dec 2012 – Dec 2013) and taught theatre and dance at SummerQuest (May – July 2012).
- While in college, Ruthie made her return to her home in St. Louis during summers where she spent three years working as an in-stadium host for the St. Louis Cardinals and as a member of Team Fredbird. As part of Team Fredbird, she hosted live promotions before crowds of 40,000+ and represented the St. Louis Cardinals at charity events.
- Additionally, while studying at Michigan, Ruthie was a host / sports anchor for the student-run television station, WOLV-TV.
- From August 2014 to March 2015, she was selected as one of four Student Brand Ambassadors for Adidas, where she drove product awareness and hosted promotional events.
- After graduation, from August 2015 to July 2017, Ruthie worked as the weekend sports anchor/reporter for KFDX in Wichita Falls, Texas.
- From July 2017 to March 2020, she was the sports anchor/reporter for WPRI in Rhode Island; while working there, Ruthie covered two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, a Stanley Cup Final run with the Boston Bruins in St. Louis, a World Series championship with the Boston Red Sox, and the Eastern Conference Finals with the Boston Celtics.
- Ruthie was named Rhode Island Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association during her time at WPRI.
- From March 2020 to November 2024, Ruthie worked as the sports anchor and reporter for NBC6 Miami. At the station, Ruthie covered the top stories and breaking news stories across Miami.
- At NBC6, Ruthie’s beat extended beyond high school football to include Dolphins, Marlins and Inter Miami coverage, with frequent live hits from venues across South Florida.
- She also hosted the weekly Sunday night 11:30 p.m. show on NBC6, Sports Final, which regularly featured long-form features and player interviews highlighting South Florida athletes and storylines.
- From April 2023 to November 2024, Ruthie worked at NBC Chicago while continuing at NBC6, before moving to Chicago Sports Network.
- In October 2024, Ruthie joined Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) to host the Big Pro Football Show.
- Before joining WPRI, from 2015 to 2017, Polinsky worked as the weekend sports anchor/reporter for KFDX in Wichita Falls, Texas.
- Ruthie is an Emmy Award nominee, adding to her professional credentials.
- Her estimated net worth is between $1–5 million, with a current salary of approximately $75,042 annually at Chicago Sports Network.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Ruthie often credits her theatre and drama background for her comfortable on‑camera presence and her ability to conduct conversational athlete interviews.
- Her early ballpark experience with the Cardinals (Team Fredbird) helped her develop crowd‑engagement skills she later translated to live sports anchoring.
- She was named “Rhode Island Sportscaster of the Year” by the National Sports Media Association in 2019. That same year, she received a National Academy of Television Arts and Science nomination for her feature story about 15-year-old female boxer Sierra Martinez.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Ruthie Polinsky Measurements :
- Eye Color : Blue
- Haircut / Hair Color : Brown
- How tall / Height : 5′6″
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : 7
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
Hi Ruthie,
Our family really looks forward to your sports newscast. We enjoyed your commentary at the Miami Grand Prix.