John Sanders, former KDKA-TV sports director

June 10, 2026 0 By Eric O'Brien

KDKA-TV reported the death of former sports director John Sanders a week after his 83rd birthday. Sanders came to Pittsburgh from his roots in Kansas and Missouri in 1978 to anchor the weekend sports at KD eventually becoming sports director. In 1980 he joined Lanny Frattare in the Pittsburgh Pirates broadcast booth and remained a part of the team for 9 years. Sanders left Pittsburgh for Cleveland in 1991

John Sanders| KDKA Photo