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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