WFAN unexpectedly has its strength again, with the return of Mike Francesa. Michael Patrick “Mike” Francesa, Jr. is a veteran American radio host as well as a television commentator.

He is acknowledged for his work on the WFAN radio station network in New York City, in the show Mike and the Mad Dog. His return is likely to bring some positive changes at the station that which had abruptly worsened after his fake retirement and Craig Carton’s real arrest.

Once again, Mike is back as the host of his new show which is expected to run from 3-6:30 p.m. each weekday. But what about Mike Francesa’s married life? Is Mike Francesa’s wife happy being his partner?

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How curious are you to discover more about his life beyond the studio? We present you information about Mike Francesa’s married life, wife, divorce, net worth, age, bio, career, and wiki! Indulge yourself.

Mike Francesa’ Married Life; Wife and Divorce

Who doesn’t face ups and downs in a conjugal life? Just like Mike Francesca’s professional life, the love life of Francesa has also been people’s concern for a long time.

As a matter of fact, Mike married twice. Mike Francesa tied the knot with his ex-wife, Kate Francesa, in the year 1983. The couple had a blissful married life for 11 years.

Unfortunately, something went wrong between them which ultimately led to their divorce. Such a disappointment that Mike and his ex-wife parted their ways in 1994.

However, to spend the whole life without someone special by your side is depressing. Keeping that in mind, Mike Francesa married again for the second time.

This time, he exchanged his wedding vows with his second wife, Rose Francesa in July 2000. Francesa loves to call his wife Rose as Roe. Isn’t that lovely?

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Caption: Mike Francesa with his wife, Rose Francesa. Photo credit: bobsblitz.com

With love like this and 18 years of intense attachment, any rumors related to divorce, and separation are almost impossible to hear.

Mike Francesa’s Children

Despite spending 11 years of married life with his first wife, Kate, Mike Francesca doesn’t have any children with her. But from his second marriage with Rose, he has three children.

Mike Francesa’s wife, Rose, gave birth to fraternal twins, Emily Grace and Jack Patrick who are currently 13 years old. After two years, Mike and Kate welcomed their third child,  Harrison James.

Mike Francesa’s Net Worth

Digging into his net worth, Mike Francesa made a buzz after his rumors of visiting the president of the station’s parent company, Entercom, David Field, and accepting a “significant pay cut” equated to his former salary. However, the exact amount of the pay cut is unknown.

As of 2020, Mike Francesa’s net worth is estimated to be $20 Million which is equal to that of RHONY star Kristen Taekman. His previous salary was at a range of $750,000 to $800,000 per annum.

In the year 2006, Francesa purchased a $3.5 million (equal to the net worth of Molly Qerim) Long Island summer home which has two guest bedrooms, a living room, a big basement, sunroom, mudroom, and a gourmet kitchen.

Mike Francesa’s Bio: Early Life and Career

Mike Francesa was born on 20 March 1954 in Long Beach, New York, as the middle child of his parents Michael Francesa Sr. and his wife. He grew up in New York along with an older brother John Francesa and a younger brother Marty Francesa.

Sadly, when he was only eight, his father abandoned his family. The agony of losing the loved ones added in Mike’s life after his younger brother committed suicide in 1990.

Francesca joined the Maria Regina High School which is given a new name Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale, New York. He registered at the University of South Florida but after a year shifted to St. John’s University, New York City from where he received a major’s degree in communications and athletic administration.

Francesa rose to prominence in 1982 when he began his career with CBS Sports as a researcher. Mike spent most of his time focusing on college sports on College and Pro Football Newsweekly, before joining the network.

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Nevertheless, he saw his career bloomed at WFAN since he joined it in 1987. Francesa did a show Mike and the Mad Dog along with Chris Russo in 1989.

The pair won the 2000 Marconi Award for Major Market Personality of the Year. He signed off on December 15, 2017, with these final words:

“I want to thank you guys, the listeners, the audience. Because without you – we don’t last a week. We don’t last a month. So, what I’d like to say to you is, ‘I will miss you. I thank you. And, from the bottom of my heart, I love you. Good bye.'”

Mike Francesa’s Social Media

Mike Francesa is an active user of social media. He uses both Instagram and Twitter. 

Currently, 7,979 people follow him on Instagram and out of 45, his posts have been liked 4,372 times. Moreover, his engagement rate is 4.79 which is quite high. 

Mike joined Twitter on May 16, 2018, and he shared 896 posts till date. Furthermore, 98,337 people follow him and he gets an average of 512 likes.

Mike Francesa’ Wiki Facts

Mike Francesa is currently at the age of 64 which is also the current age of Nicolette Scorsese. The radio host holds American citizenship and is of white ethnicity. 

The Aries born Mike’s height is 5 feet and 10 inches. Mike went through several knee injuries throughout his life. He currently resides in Manhasset, New York. 

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