Date of Birth: November 19, 1958
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Michael Wilbon is a renowned American sports journalist and television personality, best known for his work as a co-host on ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” (PTI) alongside Tony Kornheiser. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Wilbon developed a passion for sports at an early age, which he eventually turned into a successful career. Wilbon attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory School in Chicago and later graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in 1980. He began his career at The Washington Post, where he started as a summer intern in 1979 and went on to become a full-time sports columnist. Over his career, Wilbon covered a wide range of sports, including Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the National Football League. In 2001, Wilbon made the transition to television, becoming a co-host of PTI, which quickly became one of ESPN’s flagship programs. His insightful commentary and engaging personality have made him a favorite among sports fans. In addition to PTI, Wilbon has contributed to other ESPN programs and written for various publications.
5 Interesting Facts about Michael Wilbon
1. Michael Wilbon has covered every Super Bowl since 1987.
2. He was inducted into the Washington D.C. Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.
3. Wilbon has won multiple Sports Emmy Awards for his work on PTI.
4. He has also made cameo appearances in several sports-related movies and TV shows.
5. Wilbon is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bulls fan.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michael Wilbon
1. “Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence.”
2. “The best sportswriters know that the story is never about them.”
3. “I learned early on that the best way to cover sports is to listen more than you talk.”
4. “In sports, as in life, the only constant is change.”
5. “The beauty of sports is that it can bring people together in ways nothing else can.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Michael Wilbon’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $16 million.
Children
Michael Wilbon has one son, Matthew Raymond Wilbon, born on March 26, 2008.
Relevant Links
2. [Michael Wilbon on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1194539/
3. [Michael Wilbon’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/RealMikeWilbon
4. [Michael Wilbon’s Washington Post Articles](https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/michael-wilbon/
5. [Michael Wilbon’s Biography on Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Michael-Wilbon
