Sheldon Haygood Profile
Sheldon Haygood is an American anchor and reporter working at FOX6 WBRC serving as a sports reporter, anchor, and co-host of Sideline. He joined the station in 1994.
Sheldon Haygood Career
Haygood serves as a sports reporter, anchor, and co-host Sideline at FOX6 WBRC. He started serving as the morning and noon anchor in 2019 and also assisting with Good Day Alabama in the morning. Since he began his TV career, he has enclosed major sports events including Superbowl. He went to Southwest Texas State University where he attained his degree in Journalism.

After graduating from college, he started working at KMID-TV based in Midland, Texas where he served as a reporter and weekend anchor. He, later on, left the station and joined WHOA-TV (now WNCF-TV) based in Montgomery, Alabama where he served as a sports director. Whenever he is not working, he enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends.
Sheldon Haygood Age
Haygood age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Haygood is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 50s.
Sheldon Haygood Height
Haygood stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Sheldon Haygood Family
Information regarding Haygood parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Quick Facts About Haygood
Age | Not Available |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Shelbie |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Sheldon Haygood Wife
Haygood is happily married to his beautiful wife, Shelbie who is a kindergarten teacher. The couple is also proud to be blessed with 6 children called, Harper, Harrison, Steven, Hayes, Hannah, and Austin.
Sheldon Haygood Salary
Being one of the top spots anchors and reporters for FOX6 WBRC Haygood earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Sheldon Haygood’s Net Worth
Haygood has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a sports anchor and reporter.
Sheldon Haygood Cancer|Crohn’s disease|Sick
In 2019, Haygood was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was 55 years old. On November 27, 2019, his primary care doctor, Michael Luther scheduled a biopsy and the results came positive. Three weeks after the cancer diagnosis, he was again diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. On February 20, 2020, he was scheduled for prostate cancer surgery as he was taking medication for Crohn’s disease. After about 6 weeks, he started treatment for Crohn’s disease. As of January 2023, he is living cancer and Crohn’s disease free.
Sheldon Haygood Weight Loss
After he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019, he significantly lost some weight. This was due to an ulcer in his mouth after he had his biopsy. He also publicized that he was vomiting and lost his appetite and lost about 35 pounds.
Sheldon Haygood WBRC-TV
Haygood is working at WBRC-TV where he works alongside other famous WBRC-TV anchors and reporters including;
- Bria Chatman
- Gillian Brooks
- Steve Crocker
- Brittany Dionne
- Mike Dubberly
- Jonathan Hardison
- Janice Rogers
- Jonathan Skinner
- Toi Thornton
- Tonia Michele
- Matt Daniel
- Mickey Ferguson
- Fred Hunter
- Wes Wyatt