Pat Sajak

Pat Sajak

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Recognized Achievement: 
Emmy Winner
Bio: 

Pat Sajak (October 26, 1946 - Present) - Born Partrick Sajdak, he is a three time Emmy winner and host of the number one syndicated television program The Wheel of Fortune. Sajak started his career while at Columbia College in Chicago when he worked as a night newsman for WEDC. In 1968, Sajak worked for Armed Forces Radio. In the 70’s Sajak spent time in Nashville working for WSM and then moved to Los Angeles to serve as the weatherman for KNBC. In 1981 he was approached by Merg Griffin to host Wheel of Fortune.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Goethe Elementary School
Joseph E. Gary Elementary
Farragut High School