Career Timeline of Chris Berman: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Chris Berman built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Chris Berman, nicknamed "Boomer," is a prominent American sportscaster known for his long tenure at ESPN. Joining in 1979 shortly after its launch, he became a recognizable face through anchoring SportsCenter. Berman also hosted key NFL programs like Sunday NFL Countdown (1985-2016) and NFL Primetime (1987-2005, 2019-present). His contributions extended to other major sporting events, including U.S. Open golf, the Stanley Cup Finals, and Major League Baseball, including play-by-play for select games and the Home Run Derby until 2016, solidifying his presence in sports broadcasting.
11 hours ago : Chris Berman Celebrates 70th Birthday, Extends ESPN Contract Through 50th Anniversary
Chris Berman, synonymous with ESPN, celebrated his 70th birthday. To coincide with this milestone, he signed a contract extension with ESPN through its 50th anniversary, marking a continued legacy with the network.
1979: Joins ESPN
In 1979, Chris Berman joined ESPN a month after its founding and has remained with the network since.
1987: Host of NFL Primetime
In 1987, Chris Berman started hosting NFL Primetime.
1988: Hosts First Game Show
From 1988 to 1989, Chris Berman hosted ESPN's first game show, Boardwalk and Baseball's Super Bowl of Sports Trivia.
1989: Hosts First Game Show
From 1988 to 1989, Chris Berman hosted ESPN's first game show, Boardwalk and Baseball's Super Bowl of Sports Trivia.
1993: Described as Leader of ESPN Team
By 1993, Chris Berman was recognized as the leader of the ESPN team and a highly recognizable sportscaster.
1995: Hosting Monday Night Football
Between 1995 and 2006, Chris Berman hosted Monday Night Football and live coverage of three Super Bowls for ABC Sports.
2005: End of NFL Primetime hosting duties
In 2005, Chris Berman stopped hosting NFL Primetime, before returning to it in 2019.
December 2008: Associated Press Retrospective on Berman's Career
In December 2008, the Associated Press published a retrospective on Chris Berman's 30-year career with ESPN, highlighting his importance to the network.
April 2010: ESPN Extends Berman's Contract
In April 2010, ESPN extended Chris Berman's contract for an undisclosed multi-year period.
2016: Departure from Sunday NFL Countdown
In 2016, Chris Berman stepped down from hosting the Sunday NFL Countdown program.
2016: Contract Expiration
In 2016, Chris Berman's contract with ESPN was revealed to expire at the end of the year.
2016: Tom Jackson Replaced
In 2016, Herm Edwards replaced Tom Jackson, who hosted the evening Sportscenter with Chris Berman.
January 2017: Signs new contract with ESPN
In January 2017, Chris Berman signed a new contract with ESPN for a reduced schedule, but remained at the network.
January 2017: Stepping Down from NFL Roles
In January 2017, ESPN announced that Chris Berman would step down from several NFL-related roles but would remain at the company.
May 2019: Called a Three-Game Series for the Boston Red Sox Radio Network
In May 2019, Chris Berman called a three-game series for the Boston Red Sox Radio Network alongside Joe Castiglione.
2019: Reunion for NFL Primetime
In 2019, Chris Berman and Tom Jackson reunited for a revival of NFL Primetime, streamed exclusively on ESPN+.
May 2021: Signs Multiyear Contract with ESPN
In May 2021, Chris Berman signed a multiyear contract with ESPN to continue hosting NFL Primetime.
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