Bob Costas was recently named the 2020 recipient of the “Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award” at a fundraiser for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
Costas, one of the world’s most accomplished broadcasters, was recognized for representing the values that Joe DiMaggio stood for and contributions that have influenced American society. He follows former U.S. President Bill Clinton, basketball legends Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Pat Riley, music’s Gloria and Emilio Estefan, baseball’s Derek Jeter, and best-selling author James Patterson as previous American Icon award winners.
