Jim Nantz family consists of his wife Courtney Richards and three children. Jim is the father to Caroline, Finley and Jameson Nantz.

Caroline is the eldest born to his first spouse Ann-Lorraine Carlsen among his three progeny. Nantz was married to Ann for over two decades before they parted ways in 2009.

Whereas the remaining two offspring, a daughter named Finley and a son named Jameson, were born to Jim and his current partner Courtney. 

Jim, an American television sports commentator, who has been in the commentator box for several sports tournaments such as NFL, NBA, NCAA basketball, and PGA Tour for CBS Sports, bid farewell to his long-standing broadcasting career. 

The NCAA basketball championship between UConn Huskies and San Diego State in April 2023 was the final game, Jim voiced, ending his 31-year tenure as a distinguished sportscaster.

Three generation of Nantz clan in a single frame
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Jim Nantz Wife Has Ties To IMG

Jim Nantz wife Courtney Richards is a former Vice President at IMG Media. Jim tied the knot with Courtney on 9 June 2012.

The pair had an opulent wedding ceremony on a sunny day enclosed with a breathtaking view of the coast at Pebble Beach Golf Links in the United States. 

Courtney is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, where she was born and spent most of her early life. She was a VP of Sales and Marketing at IMG, a leading global talent management company.

As fate would have it, she first encountered the sportscaster when IMG Media represented him in the late 2000s. After being formally introduced, Jim and Courtney soon embarked on a romantic liaison.

However, Nantz was going through a challenging period because of the dissolution of his first marriage. Thus, in November 2009, The CBS Sports announcer officially cut ties with his first spouse Ann-Lorraine Carlsen.

Jim and Courtney attends red carpet
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Then three years later, he exchanged vows with his newfound love Courtney on the scenic beach of Pebble Golf Links. 

After matrimony, she moved in with Jim in his Pebble Beach house, which he bought in October 2011. The bungalow has a unique backyard feature, a half-sized replica of the seventh hole at Pebble Beach golf course.

The cherished pair's happiness doubled when they were blessed with their first baby, Finley Nantz, in 2014. Two years later, Jim and Courtney had another child, a son named Jameson Nantz, in 2016.

Currently, Nantz resides with his beloved clan of five, including his firstborn kid Caroline, in the scenic locale of Nashville, Tennessee.

Nantz First Wife Ann Lorraine Carlsen

Jim and Ann Lorraine Carlsen Nantz were married for 26 years before their divorce was finalized in 2009.

The two met in the early 80s when Jim was a weekend sports anchor on KSL-TV. The two walked down the aisle in 1983, and two years later, Jim landed his dream job as a studio host on CBS Sports.

So, his marriage with Ann was a sign of good luck in the early years. A decade after their happy union, Jim and Ann entered parenthood as they welcomed their first baby Caroline.

Jim parted ways with Ann-Lorraine in November 2009
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Jim used to live in Connecticut with Ann and Caroline. However, as years passed, his relationship with Ann gradually deteriorated, and finally, they divorced in November 2009.

However, the court ordered him to pay his ex $916,000 yearly for child support per Fox Sports. He had dated someone else before the divorce was final, but the judge decided that the marriage had already broken down before that happened.

Jim Nantz Children

Jim Nantz has a total of three children from his two marriages. His daughter Caroline is the oldest whereas Jameson is the youngest. 

The 63-year-old may be a busy television sports broadcaster, but his love and support for his three young ones is unwavering. Despite his hectic work schedule, Nantz always makes time for them.

He understands the importance of being present and actively participates in their activities and interests. Whether attending their school events or simply spending quality time with them, Jim is always there.

Happy moment as Jim enjoys his time with Courtney, Caroline, Finley and Jameson
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With Courtney, Jim has two kids, a daughter named Finley Cathleen and a son named Jameson. Finley is their first kid together, born on March 14, 2014.

Her first name Finley has Scottish origin meaning Fair Warrior, and her middle name Cathleen means Pure in Irish.

Jim welcomed his third baby, Jameson Nantz, two years later on February 1, 2016.

Caroline Nantz Worked In Hollywood

Jim Nantz welcomed first daughter Caroline Nantz on April 29, 1994. Caroline was born to his former partner Ann.

Following Jim and Ann's separation, she went to live with her mother while the sportscaster sponsored all the expenses to Ann with $916,000 a year. 

Caroline received her secondary education at Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut, from 2009 to 2012. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Southern California in 2012, earning a Bachelor's degree in Communication with a minor in Cinematic Arts.

Caroline exchanged vows with Navy officer Andy Delaney
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After completing her education, Caroline worked for NBC's Universal Access Hollywood. According to her Linkedin, she joined CBS News as an intern in 2015.

Later in September 2016, Caroline became a Production Assistant at CBS Television Studios for a year. Afterward, she joined The Calling Wine in February 2018 and served the company as Project Manager for five years. 

Since joining ADP as an Associate in March of 2019, Caroline has achieved a series of promotions and currently occupies the prestigious post of Elite District Manager.

Caroline is married to her long-time boyfriend, Andy Delaney, a NAVY officer. She often uploads pictures with him on her socials.

Jim Nantz Parents Have Athletic Background

Jim Nantz parents are Doris Nantz and Jim Nantz Jr. His father was a college basketball player from North Carolina.

Although the NFL voice Nantz was born in Charlotte, NC, he migrated to New Orleans, Louisiana, with his family when he was small. Later, Jim Jr. and Doris relocated to Marlboro Township, New Jersey, with their two children. 

Jim grew up with his sister Nancy Nantz Hockaday. His dad Jim II played basketball during his college days, which motivated him to pursue a career in sports broadcasting.

Jim with his beloved clan: Jim, Doris, and Nancy
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Unfortunately, Jim Jr passed away in 2008 after a 13-year-long feisty battle with Alzheimer’s per Bleacher Report. One of many reasons, his son, Jim, has taken up the cause of Alzheimer's disease awareness and prevention after losing his father to the disease.

Whereas his mom Doris Jean also left the world on October 3, 2022, at 91. She was an esteemed member of the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church.

In the late 1940s, she immediately fell in love with a handsome young man, Jim II, in Mount Holly. Then Doris and Jim Jr tied the wedding knot on November 23, 1951. 

Jim Nantz Siblings

Nantz is a member of two siblings household, raised with her sister Nancy Hockaday.

Nancy and Don attends Holton graduation from USC in 2020
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Nancy is married to her husband, Don Hockaday, and has one son. And similar to her niece Caroline, who graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Nancy's young boy Holton Hockaday also enrolled at the college in August 2016. 

Furthermore, she has uploaded several pictures of her son Holton and her soulmate Don on her Facebook account. Holton completed his education at USC and graduated in 2020.