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Kim Bokamper Biography
Kim Bokamper is an American former professional football player who works in the field of journalism as part of the CBS4 Sports team during football season. Since 1996, he has worked as the host of Sports Talk” on 560 WQAM. He has been working as a football analyst with News4 since 2023.
Kim Bokamper Height
Bokamper stands at a rough height of 6 feet and 6 inches.
Kim Bokamper Age
Bokamper is 71 years old. He was born on September 25, 1954, in San Diego, California, United States. Sample annually celebrates his birthday on September 25th.
Personal Life
Kim Bokamper Relatives and Family
Bokamper keeps information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Kim Bokamper Spouse and Children
Bokamper tied the knot with Colleen in 1981. Unfortunately, Colleen passed away at the age of 57 in February 2014 after a two-year battle with colon cancer. On February 21, 2025, he posted her on his Instagram account, captioning, “❤️ 11 years 💔 We miss you! ❤️.” She requested that he keep her diagnosis a private family matter so as not to worry or burden friends.
Bokamper has two daughters, including Kourtney and Kimberly. On September 25, 2020, he posted his daughters on his Instagram account, captioning, “Happy National Daughters Day to my beautiful girls. The best part of my life.”
Kourtney was born on January 26, 1986, and is 40 years old. On January 26, 2018, he posted Kourtney on his Instagram account, captioning, “Happy Birthday to my Daughter Kourtney. It’s been a wonderful 32 years. Love ❤️ you.” She got married to Matt Wedge in October 2015.
Kimberly was born on August 17, 1993, and is 32 years old. On August 17, 2020, he posted a photo of them on his Instagram account, captioning, “Happy Birthday Kimberly. You make me so proud and so happy. Love you.” She got married to Matt Yoklic in 2025 at the historic St. Ann Catholic Church. Matt proposed to her in May 2024, as revealed by his Instagram post on May 24, 2024, captioned, “finally came out of shock to announce, we’re engaged! 💍🥂.” The family has lived in Plantation, Florida, for over 30 years.
Kim Bokamper Education
Bokamper received his high school diploma before enrolling at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. He studied there and later transferred to San Jose State, where he graduated in 1976.
Professional Life
Kim Bokamper Career
Bokamper works as part of the CBS4 Sports team during football season. Since 1996, he has worked as the host of Sports Talk” on 560 WQAM. He has been working as a football analyst with News4 since 2023.
In the mid ’70s and ’80s, Bokamper was one of the most well-known members of the world champion Miami Dolphins, where he was a linebacker and defensive end from 1977 to 1985. Following his retirement, he pursued a broadcasting career.
Bokamper worked as the host of WIOD’s Sports Talk 610 from 1992 to 1996. During that time, he also hosted the Dolphins’ pre-game and post-game shows. Between 1993 and 1996, he worked as a football analyst for Channel 33’s Sunday Night Sports Rap.
Besides his broadcasting work, Bokamper is a successful businessman and consultant. In 2008, he opened Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill, a sports bar and restaurant in Plantation, Florida. Moreover, he opened Florida “Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill” locations in Miramar, Estero, Naples, and Fort Lauderdale.
Bokamper also gives his time to several charitable organizations, like the Cystic Fibrosis Association, the United Way, the American Cancer Society, and Special Olympics. In addition, he has been the president of both the Miami Dolphins Alumni Association and the Miami Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association.
Kim Bokamper Career
Bokamper is a former professional football player who was a linebacker and defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) with the Miami Dolphins from 1977 to 1985. He joined the team in 1976 as a first-round draft choice(19th overall pick) after he played college football for the San Jose State Spartans.
Bokamper played in two Pro Bowls in 1980 and 1981, and earned an Outstanding Linebacker Award in the latter year. In addition, he started at right defensive end for the Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII in 1982 and Super Bowl XIX in 1984.
Kim Bokamper Net Worth
Bokamper has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a former pfessional football player, businessman, consultant, and broadcaster.
Kim Bokamper Salary
Bokamper receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which he earns working as a broadcaster for CBS4 Miami.
Kim Bokamper Retirement
Though Bokamper officially stepped down from full-time daily news broadcasting in 2015, he still remains part of CBS4’s roster as a seasonal contributor during football cycles.
Kim Bokamper Social Media
Bokamper has an active social media platform, i.e., Instagram, which has a following of over 2K.
