History of Dan Shulman in Timeline

Dan Shulman is a prominent Canadian sportscaster. He is currently employed by both Sportsnet in Canada and ESPN in the United States. His broadcasting career has focused on sports commentary and analysis.

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February 9, 1967: Daniel Shulman Born

On February 9, 1967, Daniel Shulman, a Canadian sportscaster for Sportsnet and ESPN, was born.

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1994: Coverage of the 1994 Winter Olympics and World Championships of Basketball

In 1994, Dan Shulman worked for CTV, covering hockey at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, and the World Championships of Basketball.

1995: Joined TSN as Play-by-Play Voice for Blue Jays

In 1995, Dan Shulman became the play-by-play voice on TSN for Toronto Blue Jays baseball games, alongside Buck Martinez.

2001: Moved to ESPN Full-Time

In 2001, Dan Shulman moved to ESPN full-time to cover sporting events like baseball and college basketball.

2002: Lead Announcer for ESPN Radio's MLB Coverage

From 2002, Dan Shulman served as the lead play-by-play announcer for ESPN Radio's MLB coverage, teaming with Dave Campbell.

2004: John Kruk Joined Baseball Tonight

Since 2004, John Kruk had been part of the Baseball Tonight team.

July 27, 2007: Called Barry Bonds's 754th Home Run

On July 27, 2007, Dan Shulman called Barry Bonds's 754th home run for ESPN.

2007: Lead Announcer for ESPN Radio's MLB Coverage

In 2007, Dan Shulman served as the lead play-by-play announcer for ESPN Radio's MLB coverage, teaming with Dave Campbell.

2007: Signed Five-Year Contract Extension with ESPN

In 2007, ESPN signed Dan Shulman to a five-year contract extension and assigned him to call NBA games for the network.

2007: Continued World Series Reports for TSN

Until 2007, Dan Shulman continued to work with Buck Martinez for TSN during the World Series, filing daily reports.

2008: Teamed with Dave Campbell for All-Star and Postseason Events

In 2008, Dan Shulman teamed with Dave Campbell to call that year's All-Star and postseason events after Gary Thorne succeeded him as the lead Sunday Night Baseball voice.

December 1, 2010: Announced as part of Sunday Night Baseball Crew

On December 1, 2010, ESPN announced that Dan Shulman, Orel Hershiser, and Bobby Valentine would be on the network's new Sunday Night Baseball crew for the 2011 MLB season.

2010: Teamed with Orel Hershiser for Monday Night Baseball

From 2008 to 2010, Dan Shulman teamed with Orel Hershiser to call Monday Night Baseball for ESPN television.

May 1, 2011: Announced Death of Osama bin Laden on Air

During the Sunday Night Baseball telecast on May 1, 2011, Dan Shulman announced live to the ESPN audience that Osama bin Laden had died.

December 10, 2011: Broadcast Indiana-Kentucky Game

On December 10, 2011, Dan Shulman teamed with Dick Vitale for the broadcast of the Indiana–Kentucky rivalry, with his memorable call for Christian Watford's game-winning three-pointer.

2011: Returned to TSN as Analyst and Contributor

In 2011, Dan Shulman returned to TSN as an analyst and contributor.

2011: Teamed with Orel Hershiser and Bobby Valentine for World Series

In 2011, Dan Shulman teamed with Orel Hershiser and Bobby Valentine for the ESPN Radio broadcast of the World Series.

2011: Named National Sportscaster of the Year

In 2011, Dan Shulman was named National Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association, becoming the first Canadian-born announcer to be so honored.

December 3, 2012: John Kruk to Join Sunday Night Baseball

On December 3, 2012, ESPN announced that John Kruk would replace Terry Francona to join Dan Shulman and Orel Hershiser on the network's new Sunday Night Baseball crew for the 2013 MLB season.

2012: Teamed with Hubie Brown for ESPN NBA Coverage

From 2007 to 2012, Dan Shulman teamed with Hubie Brown to call ESPN NBA coverage.

2013: Francona Left ESPN

In 2013, Terry Francona left ESPN, where he was working with Dan Shulman and Orel Hershiser, to become the manager for the Cleveland Indians.

2014: Hershiser Left ESPN

At the start of the 2014 season, Orel Hershiser left ESPN, where he was working with Dan Shulman, to become an analyst for the Dodgers on SportsNet LA, and was replaced by Curt Schilling, eventually leading to Shulman and Kruk working as a two-man booth.

November 19, 2015: Joined Sportsnet Broadcast Team

On November 19, 2015, Dan Shulman announced he would be joining the Sportsnet broadcast team for up to 30 Toronto Blue Jays games during the 2016 and 2017 seasons.

2016: Joined Sportsnet Broadcast Team

In 2016, Dan Shulman joined the Sportsnet broadcast team for upwards of 30 Toronto Blue Jays games.

July 3, 2017: Announced Step Down from Sunday Night Baseball

On July 3, 2017, Dan Shulman announced that he would step down from Sunday Night Baseball at the conclusion of the 2017 season, seeking to adjust his role at ESPN to spend more time with his family.

2017: Resigned from Sunday Night Baseball

At the conclusion of the 2017 season, Dan Shulman resigned from his position as the play-by-play announcer for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball.

2017: Joined Sportsnet Broadcast Team

In 2017, Dan Shulman continued with the Sportsnet broadcast team for upwards of 30 Toronto Blue Jays games.

March 2018: Joined Sportsnet Radio Network

In March 2018, Dan Shulman joined the Sportsnet Radio network for select Blue Jays games, in addition to calling up to 50 games on Sportsnet television.

April 2018: Teamed up with Sportsnet to air the podcast Swing and a Belt with Dan Shulman

In April 2018, Dan Shulman teamed up with Sportsnet to air the podcast "Swing and a Belt with Dan Shulman", where he covers baseball topics and interviews people such as Mike Trout and Aaron Boone.

2018: Hosted Baseball-themed podcast

In 2018, Dan Shulman hosted the baseball-themed podcast, Swing and a Belt with Dan Shulman.

2020: Expanded Role as Blue Jays Play-by-Play Voice

In 2020, Dan Shulman expanded his role as the Blue Jays play-by-play voice for most games.

2020: Hosted Baseball-themed podcast

In 2020, Dan Shulman hosted the baseball-themed podcast, Swing and a Belt with Dan Shulman.

October 2022: Stepped down as MLB Postseason Broadcaster

In October 2022, it was announced that Dan Shulman would step down as ESPN's lead radio broadcaster for the MLB postseason beginning in the 2023 season.

2022: Won Canadian Screen Award

In 2022, Dan Shulman won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Sports Play-by-Play at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards.

2023: Jon Sciambi Took Over MLB Postseason Role

Beginning in the 2023 season, Jon Sciambi took over the role of ESPN's lead radio broadcaster for the MLB postseason, replacing Dan Shulman.

2024: Play-by-Play Commentary for Canada Basketball at the Summer Olympics

In 2024, Dan Shulman provided play-by-play commentary for Canada Basketball on Sportsnet and during the CBC coverage of the Summer Olympics, on leave from his regular Blue Jays duties.