Michael Wilbon

Sportscaster and journalist, ESPN analyst

Michael Wilbon - Sportscaster and journalist, ESPN analyst
Born

November 19th, 1958
66 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A respected sportscaster and journalist, contributions include co-founding a sports journalism program at Northwestern University and serving as an analyst for ESPN. His work includes co-hosting the popular show 'Pardon the Interruption' alongside Tony Kornheiser. Recognized for versatile commentary on various sports, significant contributions to sports debates, and writing for the Washington Post, where sports coverage was transformed.

Co-hosted 'Pardon the Interruption' on ESPN

Wrote sports columns for the Washington Post

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