Rich Eisen Gets Emotional Ahead of First 'SportsCenter' Appearance Since 2003 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rich Eisen has spent more than three decades building his legacy as one of sports media’s most recognizable hosts. Now, the 56-year-old broadcast veteran is coming home.

With The Rich Eisen Show coming to the ESPN app, and anyone with a Disney+ subscription in September, I think the “Mothership” should put him back in the SportsCenter rotation. And after his return after 22 years, it just makes perfect sense for everyone: the network, the host, and us, the fans.

This article was originally published on thebiglead.com as Rich Eisen's shocking ESPN ratings test the limits of 'SportsCenter' nostalgia. Rich Eisen returned to anchor SportsCenter on Monday, with more fanfare (and a bit less hair) than his last turn hosting ESPN's signature highlights show 22 years ago.