History of Tony Reali in Timeline

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

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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July 4, 1978: Tony Reali's Birth

On July 4, 1978, Antonio Giuseppe Paolo Reali was born. He is an American sports personality and television host.

1996: Graduation from Christian Brothers Academy

In 1996, Tony Reali graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey.

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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October 1, 2007: Apartment destroyed by fire

In the early hours of October 1, 2007, Tony Reali's Washington, D.C. apartment was destroyed by a fire, a few days after he proposed to Samiya Edwards.

September 22, 2012: Guest star on Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil

On September 22, 2012, Tony Reali appeared as a special guest star on Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil, voicing "The Dark One" in the episode "Rocked."

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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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October 8, 2014: Contributor on social media for Good Morning America

On October 8, 2014, Tony Reali began working as a contributor on social media for Good Morning America.

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2014: Social media correspondent for Good Morning America

In 2014, Tony Reali began working as a social media correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America.

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2015: Weekend sports correspondent for Good Morning America

From 2015, Tony Reali was the weekend sports correspondent and also worked the pop culture desk for Good Morning America.

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2018: Expecting twin sons

On Father's Day 2018, Tony Reali announced that he and his wife were expecting twin sons, one of whom died unexpectedly before childbirth. He also has two daughters.

2018: Weekend sports correspondent for Good Morning America

Until 2018, Tony Reali was the weekend sports correspondent and also worked the pop culture desk for Good Morning America.

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March 2019: Commented on the decision of Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos

In March 2019, Tony Reali commented on Betsy DeVos' decision to eliminate federal funding for the Special Olympics during an episode of Around the Horn, advocating for its social and moral importance.

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