Born on January 27, 1959, Cris Collinsworth sparked widespread concern over his hand discoloration, which appeared similar to a tattoo.
Anthony Cris Collinsworth, widely known as ‘Cris Collinsworth‘ is a former American professional football player and sports broadcaster.
Previously, Collinsworth played as a wide receiver in the NFL for eight seasons (1981–1988) with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Following his retirement as an NFL player, he transitioned to a sports broadcasting career in 1990, bringing over three decades of experience.
Currently, the veteran works as a television sportscaster for NBC, Showtime, and the NFL Network.
Recognizing his outstanding performance, he has earned 17 Sports Emmy Awards, a well-deserved milestone.
Over the course of his remarkable career, he has firmly established himself as a prominent figure in sports broadcasting.
NFL Fans Express Deep Worry Over Cris Collinsworth’s Bruised Hands
Recently, the acclaimed sports broadcaster attracted public attention as his hands appeared bluish, drawing intrigue from the netizens.
Fans saw Collinsworth’s hands during the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.
A few shots back at the broadcasting studio showed that the presenter’s hands appeared darker than his fingers or the rest of his hand.
With snow falling heavily at Highmark Stadium and the temperature sitting nearly at 30 degrees, NFL fans voiced their distress online.
Furthermore, multiple fans took to social media, raising questions about what had happened to Collinsworth’s hands.
What's going on with Cris Collinsworth's hands?
— Johnny Sandbag (@JohnnySandbag) December 2, 2024
(not trying to be rude, just curious if anyone know what this condition is) #SFvsBUF pic.twitter.com/CVSGePrJIa
One of the users on X commented, advising him to get some gloves to keep his hands warm, saying,
Can we get Cris Collinsworth some gloves or something the man’s hands are blue???
Another user further commented, mentioning,
Ok, someone said Trump is sick because his hands look like this… Mitch McConnell had the same thing. Cris Collinsworth out here with the same “hands of death”. Is this something white men go thru?
Moreover, the long-time announcer has gained significant attention for the second time this season for his discolored hands.
His hands seemed black and bluish during the October 6 game between the Cowboys and the Steelers, similar to their appearance recently.
Cris Collinsworth Has No Tattoo While His Skin Condition Remains Undisclosed
Despite various rumors, Collinsworth has remained silent about his condition, further sparking speculations among the netizens.
Hopefully, the presenter is not dealing with serious issues but may be under medication that quickly causes bruises.
What appended to Chris Collinsworth's left hand? Looks bruised bad. pic.twitter.com/1cL8xE4yqu
— GgBadPenny (@GgBadPenny) December 2, 2024
Additionally, the celebrated NFL reporter continues to show his unwavering dedication, ensuring the condition doesn’t affect his daily work routine.
Thus, Cris Collinsworth will provide live commentary during Sunday’s Bills vs. 49ers game on NBC.
Additional Information
- Cris Collinsworth lives in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, with his wife, Holly (Bankemper) Collinsworth, an attorney, and their four children.
- On March 12, 2011, Collinsworth reportedly was among 83 people rescued from Jeff Ruby’s Waterfront restaurant in Covington, Kentucky, when the floating restaurant tore loose from its moorings and began to drift on the Ohio River.
- One of the most well-known trademarks of Collinsworth’s work in the broadcasting booth was his performance of the “Collinsworth Slide” before each game.
