Colin Cowherd has been a fixture in sports media for decades, but a recent trip down memory lane has fans doing a double take—and not just because of his connection to Tom Brady.
The outspoken host took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a snapshot from 32 years ago, when he was a weekend sports anchor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In typical Cowherd fashion, he tied the throwback to the GOAT, writing, “32 years ago in Tampa. Tom Brady would enter the NFL 7 years later.”
But while Brady's name grabbed the headline, it's Cowherd's mane that stole the show. The photo, which appears to be from the mid-1990s, shows a much younger Cowherd with a full head of hair—and fans are scratching their heads at how he's managed to keep it all these years.
“How is it that you have more hair now? I’m jealous,” one fan wrote. Another pleaded, “Please help me with hair restoration Colin, what did you do?” A third chimed in, “And you’ve aged as gracefully as Tom Brady, Colin.”
Cowherd's journey from local sports anchor to national radio powerhouse is well documented. After cutting his teeth in local radio, he rose to prominence at ESPN, where he hosted The Herd and appeared on SportsNation. Known for blending sports analysis with discussions on leadership and culture, he built a reputation for strong opinions that often spark debate—much like the recent fiery exchange between Jemele Hill and Ryan Clark.
In 2015, Cowherd made the leap to Fox Sports, where The Herd with Colin Cowherd became a cornerstone of FS1's daytime lineup. He's also been a key figure in Fox's NFL and college football coverage and helped launch The Volume, a digital sports media network.
But for now, the internet is focused on his hair. Some fans are even joking that Cowherd's secret might be as elusive as Lincoln Riley's infamous brisket photo disaster. Others are simply amazed that after more than three decades in the spotlight, he's still got it.
Whether you love him or loathe him, Cowherd has had a front-row seat to NFL history for over half his adult life. And if his throwback photo is any indication, he's aged remarkably well—much to the envy of his followers.
