Career Timeline of Chris Berman: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Chris Berman

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.

1979: Joins ESPN

In 1979, Chris Berman joined ESPN a month after its founding and has remained with the network since.

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1985: Host of Sunday NFL Countdown

In 1985, Chris Berman began hosting the Sunday NFL Countdown program on ESPN.

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1987: Host of NFL Primetime

In 1987, Chris Berman started hosting NFL Primetime.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2005: End of NFL Primetime hosting duties

In 2005, Chris Berman stopped hosting NFL Primetime, before returning to it in 2019.

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2006: Hosting Monday Night Football

Between 1995 and 2006, Chris Berman hosted Monday Night Football and live coverage of three Super Bowls for ABC Sports. In 2006 he continued hosting Monday Night Football when ESPN got the rights.

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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.

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April 2010: ESPN Extends Berman's Contract

In April 2010, ESPN extended Chris Berman's contract for an undisclosed multi-year period.

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2016: Departure from Sunday NFL Countdown

In 2016, Chris Berman stepped down from hosting the Sunday NFL Countdown program.

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2016: Contract Expiration

In 2016, Chris Berman's contract with ESPN was revealed to expire at the end of the year.

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2016: Tom Jackson Replaced

In 2016, Herm Edwards replaced Tom Jackson, who hosted the evening Sportscenter with Chris Berman.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2019: Reunion for NFL Primetime

In 2019, Chris Berman and Tom Jackson reunited for a revival of NFL Primetime, streamed exclusively on ESPN+.

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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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