Career Timeline of Tony Reali: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 23, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Tony Reali made an impact.

Tony Reali is an American sports personality and television host, most notably known for hosting Around the Horn on ESPN. He gained prominence as the statistician on Pardon the Interruption from 2001 to 2014, contributing to the show's dynamic. In 2014, he expanded his role in television by becoming a social media contributor for Good Morning America, further solidifying his presence in the media landscape.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1997: Sportscaster for WFUV

From 1997, Tony Reali was a sportscaster for WFUV as the voice of football and men's basketball.

May 2000: Writer for WPIX-TV

In May 2000, Tony Reali worked as a writer for WPIX-TV of New York.

2000: Joined ESPN

In 2000, Tony Reali joined ESPN as a researcher and writer for 2 Minute Drill.

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October 2001: Joined Pardon the Interruption

In October 2001, Tony Reali joined Pardon the Interruption as "Stat Boy", fact-checking hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon.

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2001: Statistician on Pardon the Interruption

In 2001, Tony Reali began serving as the statistician on the TV show Pardon the Interruption.

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February 2004: Host of Around the Horn

In February 2004, Tony Reali became the host of ESPN's Around the Horn, replacing Max Kellerman.

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April 2014: Announcement as contributor on social media for Good Morning America

In April 2014, it was announced that Tony Reali would become a contributor on social media for the TV show Good Morning America.

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September 5, 2014: Last show of Pardon the Interruption

On September 5, 2014, Tony Reali did his last show of Pardon the Interruption as he transitioned to becoming a social media correspondent for Good Morning America in New York City.

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