Physician - Broadcaster - Hero and Father. These are just some of the many words one can use to describe Dr. Jerry Punch. Whether he is saving lives, commentating on races and college football, or enjoying time with his family, Dr. Punch gives it his all. As evidenced by his impressive resume, he is someone who takes pride in his actions--and it shows. A trauma specialist and former director of emergency medicine at Memorial Hospital Hagler in Bunnell, Florida, Dr. Punch began his career in 1971 at North Carolina State University where he majored in pre-med and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Not limited to academic success, Dr. Punch also was a walk-on quarterback for Coach Lou Holtz. Following his graduation from North Carolina, Dr. Punch attended medical school at Wake Forest from 1975 until 1979. He then went on to become an emergency room doctor from 1982 until 1986, before taking on even greater responsibility by forming LL. Punch & Associates. From 1986 until 1992, Dr. Punch and his staff of 14 ER physicians worked to treat the patients of Central Florida. Dr. Punch is a man of many talents. While working as a skilled emergency physician, Dr. Punch found time to become a well-known face in auto racing as an accomplished broadcaster. After eight years of national radio broadcasts, Dr. Punch began working selected motorsports events on "ABC's Wide World of Sports" in 1987. He has served as both pit commentator and expert booth analyst alongside veteran host Keith Jackson. In 1989, Dr. Punch became a regular member of the Emmy Award winning ABC Sports team providing coverage for the Indianapolis "500." In addition to his ABC Sports duties, as well as operating his own company, Dr. Punch serves as both play-by-play and pit analyst on ESPN. A full-time member of ESPN's ACE Award-winning broadcast team since 1987, Dr. Punch appears on more than 60 (ESPN) telecasts a year. Not limited to auto racing, Dr. Punch can also be found at some of the best college football match-ups in the country. He usually is seen roaming the sidelines updating fans on injuries, predicting plays, and discussing locker room strategies. Recently, he has handled play-by-play chores for select college football games on ESPN and ESPN2.
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