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Gene Wojciechowski

Gene Wojciechowski is an American sportswriter. He is most recognized for his extensive career at ESPN, where he worked from 1998 until 2023. During his time at the network, he covered a wide range of sports and provided commentary and analysis on various sporting events and topics.

1983: Reported on NFL for The Denver Post

In 1983, Gene Wojciechowski started reporting on the NFL for The Denver Post.

1984: Reported on NFL for The Dallas Morning News

In 1984, Gene Wojciechowski reported on the NFL for The Dallas Morning News.

1987: College Football and Basketball for Los Angeles Times

In 1987, Gene Wojciechowski switched back to college football and basketball reporting for the Los Angeles Times.

1992: Football Reporter for ESPN

In 1992, Gene Wojciechowski started working as a football reporter for ESPN.

1995: Co-authored "I Love Being the Enemy"

In 1995, Gene Wojciechowski co-authored "I Love Being the Enemy: A Season on the Court with the NBA’s Best Shooter and Sharpest Tongue" with Reggie Miller.

Nothing But Net: Just Give Me the Ball and Get Out of the Way
Nothing But Net: Just Give Me the Ball and Get Out of the Way

1996: College Football and Basketball Columnist for Chicago Tribune

In 1996, Gene Wojciechowski became the national college football and college basketball columnist for the Chicago Tribune.

1997: Controversial Article in the Chicago Tribune

In the fall of 1997, Gene Wojciechowski wrote an article for the Chicago Tribune that contained negative stereotypes, leading to a formal apology from the Tribune.

January 1998: Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine

In January 1998, Gene Wojciechowski became a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine, after having worked as a football reporter for the network since 1992.

1998: Joined ESPN

In 1998, Gene Wojciechowski started working with ESPN.

1999: Co-authored "My Life on a Napkin"

In 1999, Gene Wojciechowski co-authored "My Life on a Napkin: Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams and Coaching the Runnin’ Utes" with Rick Majerus.

My Life On a Napkin: Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams and Coaching the Runnin' Utes
My Life On a Napkin: Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams and Coaching the Runnin' Utes

June 2005: Senior National Sports Columnist for ESPN

In June 2005, Gene Wojciechowski was named a senior national sports columnist for ESPN.

2007: Co-authored "The Bus: My Life In and Out of a Helmet"

In 2007, Gene Wojciechowski co-authored "The Bus: My Life In and Out of a Helmet" with Jerome Bettis.

The Bus: My Life in and out of a Helmet
The Bus: My Life in and out of a Helmet

2012: Released "The Last Great Game"

In 2012, Gene Wojciechowski released "The Last Great Game: Duke vs. Kentucky, and the 2.1 Seconds That Changed Basketball".

The Last Great Game: Duke vs. Kentucky and the 2.1 Seconds That Changed Basketball
The Last Great Game: Duke vs. Kentucky and the 2.1 Seconds That Changed Basketball

July 3, 2023: Laid off by ESPN

On July 3, 2023, Gene Wojciechowski was laid off by ESPN.

2023: Left ESPN

In 2023, Gene Wojciechowski's time with ESPN ended.