History of Mike Greenberg in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 7, 2026

Michael Greenberg, known as Mike Greenberg, is a prominent American television and radio personality. He's best known for his long tenure at ESPN, where he hosted the popular 'Mike & Mike' radio show with Mike Golic and the weekday evening 'SportsCenter'. He currently anchors ESPN's morning show, 'Get Up'. Beyond ESPN, Greenberg has hosted shows like 'Duel' on ABC and co-hosted 'Battle of the Network Stars'. He has also contributed to NBA and NFL coverage on ESPN as an anchor for shows such as NBA Countdown and Sunday NFL Countdown.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 6, 1967: Michael Greenberg's Birth

On August 6, 1967, Michael Darrow Greenberg was born. He later became a prominent American television anchor, television show host, radio show host for ESPN and ABC, and novelist.

1985: Graduation from Stuyvesant High School

In 1985, Mike Greenberg graduated from Stuyvesant High School in New York, New York.

1989: Graduation from Northwestern University

In 1989, Mike Greenberg graduated from Northwestern University, where he joined the Theta Chi fraternity, and started work as a sports anchor and reporter at WMAQ-AM in Chicago.

1992: Work at WSCR-Radio

In 1992, Mike Greenberg left WMAQ to work for WSCR-Radio as a reporter, covering events such as the World Series and the Super Bowl, and as a talk show host.

1993: Writing for Copley News Service

From 1993 to 1995, Mike Greenberg wrote a weekly syndicated column for the California-based Copley News Service.

1994: Reporting for SportsChannel Chicago

In 1994, Mike Greenberg added reporting for SportsChannel Chicago to his résumé.

1995: Work at CLTV

In 1995, Mike Greenberg left SportsChannel Chicago to work at CLTV, becoming an anchor, reporter, and host of a live call-in show.

September 1996: Joining ESPNEWS

In September 1996, Mike Greenberg left Chicago for ESPN, where he became one of the first hosts of ESPNEWS when it began broadcasting in November of that year.

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1999: Returning to Radio with Mike Golic

In 1999, Mike Greenberg was approached about returning to radio to be a part of a morning drive-time show with Mike Golic as co-host. He agreed, while continuing to anchor SportsCenter.

April 26, 2004: Simulcast on ESPNEWS

On April 26, 2004, the Mike & Mike show started a regular simulcast on ESPNEWS.

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January 2005: Move to ESPN2

In January 2005, due to their continued success, the duo Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic moved their show to ESPN2.

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March 7, 2006: Release of Why My Wife Thinks I'm An Idiot

On March 7, 2006, Mike Greenberg released his first book, Why My Wife Thinks I'm An Idiot: The Life and Times of a Sportscaster Dad, which reached 14th on the New York Times Bestseller list and was nominated in the 2006 Quill Awards for best sports book.

December 17, 2007: Premiere of Duel

On December 17, 2007, the first season of Duel, a week-long six-episode special hosted by Mike Greenberg, premiered on ABC.

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December 23, 2007: End of Duel

On December 23, 2007, the first season of Duel ended. Duel was a week-long six-episode special hosted by Mike Greenberg on ABC.

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2007: Hosting Duel

In 2007, Mike Greenberg hosted Duel on ABC, a show that aired from 2007 to 2008. He also co-hosted Battle of the Network Stars with Joe Tessitore.

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2007: "Sheet of Integrity" wager

In 2007, Mike Greenberg, an admitted die-hard New York Jets fan, agreed to wear a New England Patriots jersey to a Jets game and to milk a cow live on-air as part of the "Sheet of Integrity" wager with Mike Golic. Greenberg received advice about milking a cow from ESPN baseball analyst Buster Olney, who grew up on a dairy farm.

February 20, 2008: Appearance on Guiding Light

On February 20, 2008, Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic appeared on the soap opera Guiding Light.

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April 4, 2008: Second Season of Duel

On April 4, 2008, the show Duel, hosted by Mike Greenberg, premiered its second season.

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2008: Co-hosting Battle of the Network Stars and Duel

In 2008, Mike Greenberg continued to co-host Battle of the Network Stars with Joe Tessitore. He also hosted Duel, a show that aired from 2007 to 2008.

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April 2010: Release of Mike and Mike's Rules for Sports and Life

In April 2010, Mike Greenberg, along with co-host Mike Golic, released a book entitled Mike and Mike's Rules for Sports and Life. They also embarked on a 15-city book tour.

2010: Controversial Remark

In 2010, Mike Greenberg was involved in controversy after appearing to utter a racial slur on his show Mike and Mike in the Morning, for which he later apologized.

April 18, 2012: Co-hosting Live! with Kelly

On April 18, 2012, Mike Greenberg co-hosted Live! with Kelly.

2013: Release of All You Could Ask For

In 2013, Mike Greenberg released a novel entitled All You Could Ask For.

January 2015: Release of My Father's Wives

In January 2015, Mike Greenberg released the novel My Father's Wives.

2016: Induction into the National Association of Broadcasters’ Broadcasting Hall of Fame

In 2016, Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic were inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters’ Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

November 17, 2017: Final Day as Co-host of Mike & Mike

November 17, 2017, marked Mike Greenberg's final day as co-host of the Mike & Mike program.

April 2, 2018: Premiering Get Up!

On April 2, 2018, Mike Greenberg joined a new ESPN morning show, Get Up!, which premiered on that date. He also returned to ESPN Radio with a new show called Greeny.

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2018: Anchoring Get Up

Since 2018, Mike Greenberg has anchored ESPN's morning show Get Up. He has also anchored NBA coverage on NBA Countdown, along with NFL coverage on Sunday NFL Countdown.

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