History of Robin Roberts (newscaster) in Timeline

Robin Roberts is a prominent American television broadcaster, best known as the co-anchor of ABC's Good Morning America. Prior to her broadcasting career, she was a successful college basketball player. Roberts has received numerous accolades for her work in journalism. She is also known for her openness about her health battles, including her fight against breast cancer and a bone marrow disorder, which has made her an advocate for cancer awareness and bone marrow donation.

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November 23, 1960: Robin Roberts Born

On November 23, 1960, Robin Roberts was born. She is an American television broadcaster who co-anchors ABC's Good Morning America.

1979: Graduated as Salutatorian

In 1979, Robin Roberts graduated as the salutatorian of her class from Pass Christian High School.

1983: Sports Anchor at WDAM-TV

In 1983, Robin Roberts began her career as a sports anchor and reporter for WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

1983: Graduation from Southeastern Louisiana University

In 1983, Robin Roberts graduated cum laude with a degree in communication from Southeastern Louisiana University.

1984: Moved to WLOX-TV

In 1984, Robin Roberts moved to WLOX-TV in Biloxi, Mississippi.

1986: Sports Anchor at WSMV-TV

In 1986, Robin Roberts became a sports anchor and reporter for WSMV-TV in Nashville, Tennessee.

1988: Sports Anchor at WAGA-TV and Radio Host at V-103

In 1988, Robin Roberts became a sports anchor and reporter at WAGA-TV in Atlanta, Georgia. She also became a radio host for radio station V-103 in Atlanta.

February 1990: Joined ESPN

In February 1990, Robin Roberts joined ESPN as a sportscaster.

1990: Sportscaster at ESPN

In 1990, Robin Roberts became a sportscaster on ESPN, where she worked for 15 years. She was also the first woman to co-host NFL Primetime.

1990: Sports Anchor at WAGA-TV and Radio Host at V-103

In 1990, Robin Roberts was a sports anchor and reporter at WAGA-TV in Atlanta, Georgia. She was also a radio host for radio station V-103 in Atlanta.

June 1995: Featured Reporter for Good Morning America

In June 1995, Robin Roberts began working for ABC News as a featured reporter for Good Morning America.

1996: Host for ABC's Wide World of Sports

In 1996, Robin Roberts became the host for ABC's Wide World of Sports.

1998: Host for ABC's Wide World of Sports

In 1998, Robin Roberts was the host for ABC's Wide World of Sports.

2005: Co-Anchor at Good Morning America

In 2005, Robin Roberts became the co-anchor of Good Morning America on ABC.

2005: Began Relationship with Amber Laign

In 2005, Robin Roberts began a romantic relationship with Amber Laign, a massage therapist.

2005: Left ESPN

In 2005, Robin Roberts left ESPN.

2005: Promotion to Co-Anchor of Good Morning America

In 2005, Robin Roberts was promoted to co-anchor of Good Morning America.

2005: Reports from Mississippi Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina

In the fall of 2005, Robin Roberts anchored a series of emotional reports from the Mississippi Gulf Coast after it was devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

2006: Presentation at Abilene Christian University

In 2006, Robin Roberts gave a presentation to the student body at Abilene Christian University, crediting her parents with instilling in her "the three 'D's: Discipline, Determination, and 'De Lord.'"

January 14, 2007: Mention on Costas on the Radio

On January 14, 2007, Robin Roberts mentioned on Costas on the Radio that she was offered a basketball scholarship to Louisiana State University, but chose Southeastern Louisiana University instead.

2007: Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

In 2007, Robin Roberts was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer.

January 2008: Completed Chemotherapy Treatments

By January 2008, Robin Roberts had completed eight chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer.

February 22, 2009: Hosted Academy Awards Preshow for ABC

On February 22, 2009, Robin Roberts hosted the Academy Awards preshow for ABC.

December 2009: Joined by George Stephanopoulos as Co-Anchor

In December 2009, Robin Roberts was joined by George Stephanopoulos as co-anchor of Good Morning America.

May 30, 2010: Drove Pace Car for Indianapolis 500

On May 30, 2010, Robin Roberts drove the Pace Car for the 2010 Indianapolis 500.

February 5, 2011: Jersey Retirement Ceremony

On February 5, 2011, Southeastern Louisiana University hosted a ceremony to retire Robin Roberts' jersey, number 21.

2011: Hosted Academy Awards Preshow for ABC

In 2011, Robin Roberts hosted the Academy Awards preshow for ABC.

April 2012: Good Morning America Became Number One Morning Show

In April 2012, under the Roberts-Stephanopoulos team, Good Morning America became the number-one morning show, beating NBC's Today.

October 2012: Returned Home after Bone Marrow Transplant

In October 2012, Robin Roberts returned home after receiving a bone marrow transplant for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).

2012: Inducted into Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2012, Robin Roberts was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame for her contributions to women's basketball through broadcasting and play.