Stan Stovall
Stan Stovall is one of the most recognizable faces in the Baltimore television market, having worked in this market for more than 36 years combined.
Stan rejoined the WBAL-TV 11 News team in April 2003 as co-anchor of the weekend edition of 11 News Today. We say "rejoined," because this is Stan's second tour of duty with WBAL-TV 11. His first tour of duty began in 1978 thru 1983 when Stan served as the primary anchor for the weekday evening editions of 11 News.
Since his return to 11 News, Stan has climbed the ladder quickly. In August 2003, Stan was promoted to co-anchor of the weekday editions of 11 News Today and 11 News at Noon. Then, in October 2003, Stan was promoted again to co-anchor 11 News at 5 p.m., adding to his morning duties. And, in December 2013, Stan was promoted again and named co-anchor of 11 News at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Prior to rejoining WBAL-TV 11, Stan served for 13 years as the primary evening news anchor at WMAR-TV in Baltimore.
Stan began his broadcasting career in 1970 in Phoenix, Arizona, at the ripe old age of 17. He was the first African-American TV news reporter in the state of Arizona. One year later, at the age of 18, Stan became the youngest TV news anchor in the United States.
In addition to working as a news anchor and reporter in Phoenix and Baltimore, Stan has held similar positions in St. Louis and Philadelphia. In 1985, Stan was honored with an Emmy Award that recognized him as the Best Television News Anchor in St. Louis.
While most of Stan's work during his 49 years in broadcasting has been as a primary news anchor, over the years, he has simultaneously also worked as a reporter, producer, film photographer and film editor.
In 1988, Stan tried his hand as a freelance producer, reporter and videographer, and spent nearly six months in Southeast Asia covering a civil war in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). He spent half the time living in the jungle combat zones of Burma, and the rest working out of cities like Bangkok, Manila, Seoul and Tokyo.
His interest in international politics and investigative reporting have also taken him to Central America during the Contra War in Nicaragua. He reported from Russia and Ukraine before the fall of communism in the former Soviet Union. Stan also reported from Vatican City in Rome for the elevation of Baltimore Archbishop William Keeler to the College of Cardinals.
Stan's primary hobby is fitness, having been a former competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder for more than 30 years. He is a former four-time State Powerlifting Champion and holds the former bodybuilding titles of Junior Mr. Arizona, Mr. Maryland, Mr. South Atlantic and Mr. Delmarva.
Over his 49 years of broadcasting, Stan has been recognized by hundreds of civic, legislative, educational and charitable organizations for his untiring work and commitment in the communities he has served.
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