Another Hall of Fame Induction
One of the nation’s well-known sports journalists is adding to his remarkable resume and long list of accolades. This upcoming April, ESPN’s Michael Wilbon will be inducted in the Black Sports Writers Hall of Fame held at N.C. A&T introduced by another well-respected journalist Rob Parker. Wilbon adding to his long list of Hall of Fame inductions.
Recently Michael Wilbon did a feature piece celebrating the Black pioneers of sports journalism and broadcasting on ESPN with Malika Andrews and Mark Jones.
Where have I seen him before?
Wilbon has been in the journalism industry since 1980 but is mostly known for his show and appearances on ESPN, his show Pardon the Interruption is one of most watched shows on ESPN. Wilbon has worked on ESPN’s NBA coverage since 2005, on shows like NBA Countdown. Wilbon started his career with the Washington Post where he stayed for 30 years.
Life story
Wilbon was born and raised in the Southside of Chicago on November 19th. Wilbon went to Northwestern and studied at the Medill School of Journalism. During his time at Northwestern, he interned with the Washington Post before working full-time with them.
Achievements
Wilbon has one of the most impressive resumes in the journalism industry, receiving numerous awards, being inducted into multiple Hall of Fames and even expanded his talents to being a book writer and editor.
Awards and Inductions
Received the Lifetime Achievement Award from NABJ in 2009
Awarded National Press Club’s most prestigious award, Fourth Estate Award in Oct. 2017
In 2001 he was recognized by Sigma Delta Chi (Society of professional Journalist) as the top sports journalist
March 2011 he was inducted into DC Sports Hall of Fame
2015 inducted into Chicgoland Sports Hall of Fame
2017 Northwestern Univ. Athletic Hall of Fame
2018 received 4th annual Sam Lacy-Wendell smith award
2020 National Sports Media Hall of Fame
"It's the passion for storytelling and sports that allowed me to work first at the Washington post for 30 years and now at ESPN."