"Michael Strahan, a renowned American television personality and journalist, is best known for his illustrious 15-year career as a defensive end for the NFL's New York Giants. A formidable pass rusher, he shares the record for most single-season quarterback sacks and played a pivotal role in the Giants' Super Bowl XLII victory, his final game before retiring."
1906: Construction of Georgian Heights
Georgian Heights, the red brick mansion that Strahan would later purchase, was built in 1906 in Montclair, New Jersey.
1981: Sacks Not Yet an Official Statistic
Sacks did not become an official NFL statistic until 1982; Lawrence Taylor's rookie season in 1981 predated this change.
1982: Sacks Become an Official NFL Statistic
The NFL officially recognized sacks as a statistic in 1982.
1991: Leading the SWAC in Sacks
In 1991, as a junior, Michael Strahan led the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) with 14.5 quarterback sacks.
1992: First-Team All-SWAC and SWAC Player of the Year
For the second consecutive year, Strahan was named First-team All-Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and the SWAC's Player of the Year in 1992.
1992: Strahan Marries Wanda Hutchins
Michael Strahan married Wanda Hutchins in 1992.
1993: Drafted by the New York Giants
The New York Giants drafted Michael Strahan in the second round of the 1993 NFL Draft.
1996: Strahan and Hutchins Divorce
Michael Strahan and Wanda Hutchins divorced in 1996.
1997: Dominance as a Defensive End
From 1997 to 2005, Michael Strahan was considered one of the most dominant defensive ends in the NFL.
1997: Breakout Season and First Pro Bowl Selection
Strahan had a breakout season in 1997, recording 14 sacks, earning him his first Pro Bowl selection and First-team All-Pro honors.
1998: Continued Success and Second Pro Bowl Selection
In 1998, Strahan continued his strong performance with 15 sacks, earning his second Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections.
1999: Strahan Marries Jean Muggli
Michael Strahan married Jean Muggli in 1999 after meeting at a spa.
1999: Game-Winning Interception Return for Touchdown
During Week 8 of the 1999 season, Strahan returned an interception 44 yards for a game-winning overtime touchdown in a 23-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
2000: Purchase of Georgian Heights
Michael Strahan purchased Georgian Heights, a mansion in Montclair, New Jersey, for $1.3 million in 2000.
2000: Participation in Super Bowl XXXV
As a member of the 2000 New York Giants, Strahan played in Super Bowl XXXV, where the Giants lost to the Baltimore Ravens.
2001: Record-Breaking Season
Michael Strahan's record-breaking 22.5 sacks occurred during the 2001 NFL season.
2001: NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Strahan's outstanding performance in 2001 earned him the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.
January 6, 2002: Setting the NFL Single-Season Sack Record
On January 6, 2002, Strahan set the NFL single-season sack record with 22.5, surpassing Mark Gastineau's previous record of 22.
2002: Georgian Heights Renovation
In 2002, Michael Strahan completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of Georgian Heights, his mansion in Montclair, New Jersey.
2002: Contract Disputes and Strained Relationships
In 2002, Strahan's contract negotiations with the Giants became contentious, leading to public criticism and strained relationships with the front office and teammate Tiki Barber.
2003: Second NFC Defensive Player of the Year Award
Strahan was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in his career in 2003.
December 2004: Strahan Welcomes Twin Daughters
Michael Strahan and his wife, Jean Muggli, became parents to twin daughters, Isabella and Sophia, in December 2004.
2004: Torn Pectoral Muscle Injury
A torn pectoral muscle limited Strahan to only four sacks during the 2004 season.
2005: Pro Bowl Return and Mentoring Osi Umenyiora
Strahan returned to the Pro Bowl in 2005, mentoring fellow defensive end Osi Umenyiora as they anchored the Giants' defense.
July 20, 2006: Strahan and Muggli's Divorce Finalized
The divorce proceedings between Michael Strahan and Jean Muggli concluded on July 20, 2006.
October 23, 2006: Tying the Giants Franchise Sack Record
On October 23, 2006, Strahan sacked Dallas Cowboys quarterback Drew Bledsoe, tying Lawrence Taylor's Giants franchise record for career sacks.
January 2007: Muggli Awarded $15 Million in Divorce Settlement
Judge James B. Convery granted Jean Muggli $15 million as part of her divorce settlement with Michael Strahan in January 2007, along with $18,000 per month in child support.
March 2007: Strahan's New Jersey Mansion Auctioned
Following his divorce from Jean Muggli, the court ordered the auctioning of Michael Strahan's Montclair, New Jersey mansion in March 2007. The proceeds from the sale, estimated at $3.6 million, were to be divided equally between the former couple.
September 30, 2007: Strahan Sets Franchise Sack Record
On September 30, 2007, Michael Strahan sacked Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles, bringing his career sack total to 133.5 and setting a new franchise record for the New York Giants.
2007: Super Bowl XLII Victory and Retirement
In 2007, Michael Strahan and the New York Giants won Super Bowl XLII against the New England Patriots, marking the end of Strahan's professional football career.
February 3, 2008: Strahan Wins Super Bowl XLII
On February 3, 2008, Michael Strahan and the New York Giants defeated the previously undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII with a score of 17-14. Strahan contributed to the victory with two tackles and one sack.
February 2008: Nike Sneaker Collaboration
In February 2008, Michael Strahan and teammate Justin Tuck partnered with Nike to design sneakers for charity. The proceeds were donated to Nike's Let Me Play campaign.
June 9, 2008: Strahan Retires from the NFL
After 15 seasons in the NFL, Michael Strahan officially announced his retirement on June 9, 2008.
June 24, 2008: Strahan Joins Fox NFL Sunday
Shortly after retiring from the NFL, Michael Strahan was announced as a new addition to the Fox NFL Sunday pregame show team on June 24, 2008.
August 2009: Strahan and Nicole Mitchell Engaged
Michael Strahan and Nicole Mitchell, Eddie Murphy's ex-wife, got engaged in August 2009.
October 1, 2010: Strahan's First Guest Hosting Gig
On October 1, 2010, Michael Strahan filled in for Regis Philbin on the talk show "Live! with Regis and Kelly," co-hosting alongside Kelly Ripa for the first time.
June 2011: Strahan Supports Same-Sex Marriage
Michael Strahan appeared in a commercial advocating for the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York in June 2011.
November 2011: Philbin's Departure Creates Co-Hosting Vacancy
Regis Philbin's departure from "Live! with Regis and Kelly" in November 2011 created a co-hosting vacancy that Michael Strahan would eventually fill.
September 4, 2012: Strahan Becomes Co-Host of "Live!"
After guest hosting numerous times over two years, Michael Strahan officially became Kelly Ripa's co-host on the renamed syndicated talk show, "Live! with Kelly and Michael," beginning on September 4, 2012.
2012: Co-host of "Live! with Kelly and Michael"
Michael Strahan joined Kelly Ripa as co-host on "Live! with Kelly and Michael" in 2012.
February 2, 2013: Strahan's First Year of Hall of Fame Eligibility
In his first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Michael Strahan was not selected for induction on February 2, 2013.
November 3, 2014: Strahan Receives Hall of Fame Ring
During halftime of a New York Giants game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 3, 2014, Michael Strahan was presented with his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring in front of 100 former Giants players and his former teammates.
2014: Induction into the Black College Football Hall of Fame
Strahan was inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
2014: Regular Contributor on "Good Morning America"
Strahan became a regular contributor on "Good Morning America" in 2014.
2014: Induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Michael Strahan was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
2014: Strahan and Mitchell End Engagement
After being engaged for five years, Michael Strahan and Nicole Mitchell decided to end their engagement in 2014.
September 8, 2015: Strahan Launches Men's Clothing Line
Michael Strahan debuted his own line of men's clothing on September 8, 2015, available exclusively through JC Penney. The collection includes a range of apparel and accessories, such as suits, shirts, ties, and more.
April 19, 2016: Strahan Departs "Live!" for "Good Morning America"
Michael Strahan's time on "Live! with Kelly and Michael" came to an end when he announced his departure on April 19, 2016, to accept a full-time position on "Good Morning America."
2016: Strahan Hosts "The $100,000 Pyramid" Revival
As part of ABC's "Sunday Fun & Games" lineup, Michael Strahan took on the hosting role for a summer revival of the game show "The $100,000 Pyramid" in 2016.
2016: Departure from "Live!" and Full-Time Role on "Good Morning America"
In 2016, Strahan left "Live! with Kelly and Michael" to take on a full-time role on "Good Morning America".
December 2018: Volunteering at St. Jude
Michael Strahan volunteered at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in December 2018 and participated in their holiday promotions.
2018: Strahan Co-Hosts "GMA Day"
Michael Strahan began co-hosting the daytime talk show "GMA Day" in 2018 alongside Sara Haines as a spin-off of "Good Morning America."
January 2019: "GMA Day" Renamed "Strahan and Sara"
In January 2019, the daytime talk show "GMA Day," co-hosted by Michael Strahan and Sara Haines, underwent a name change to "Strahan and Sara."
August 2019: Keke Palmer Joins "Strahan and Sara"
The talk show "Strahan and Sara" welcomed actress Keke Palmer as a co-host in August 2019, leading to the show's final name change to "Strahan, Sara and Keke."
March 2020: "Strahan, Sara and Keke" Put on Hiatus
Due to the need for expanded news coverage related to the COVID-19 pandemic, ABC News placed "Strahan, Sara and Keke" on hiatus in March 2020.
2020: "Pyramid" Takes a Hiatus
The COVID-19 pandemic led to the game show "Pyramid," hosted by Michael Strahan, being put on hold and not airing during the summer of 2020.
November 28, 2021: Giants Retire Strahan's Number
On November 28, 2021, at halftime during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants retired Michael Strahan's number 92 jersey.
December 11, 2021: Strahan Journeys to Space
Michael Strahan became the tallest person to fly in space on December 11, 2021, when he joined the Blue Origin NS-19 spaceflight.
2021: Suborbital Space Flight with Blue Origin
In 2021, Strahan flew into space on Blue Origin NS-19's suborbital space flight.