Robin Roberts (2001)
Louisiana Legends Gala
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2001-06-07
Duration: 00:07:26
Subjects: Roberts, Robin, 1960- | Southeastern Louisiana University | Journalists | Sportscasters
Contributors:
- Nickel, Jim Host
- Horchack, Jeff Interviewee
- Welford, Win Interviewee
- Chauvin-Guerin, Nanette Interviewee
- Roberts, Robin Speaker
- Roberts, Lucimarian Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2001 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and prerecorded speech by Robin Roberts accepting her recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Roberts played college basketball at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond from 1979-1983. She was a sportscaster at ESPN from 1990-2005. Since 2005, she has worked at ABC News as a co-anchor for “Good Morning America.” Since Roberts could not attend the gala, her mother, Lucimarian Roberts, also spoke on her behalf. Host: Jim Nickels