Mitch Albom

Born

May 23, 1958

First Class

Apr 6, 1976

Mitch first meets his then-professor and future freind, Morrie Schwartz

Degree

May 17, 1979

Mitch received his Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Brandeis University

Wins Associated Press Award for Best Sports News Story

Oct 2, 1985

Breaks it Big

Oct 15, 1985

Moves to Detroit and becomes a prominent sports jounralist for the Detroit Free Press

Esatblishes the Dream Fund in Detroit

Sep 4, 1989

Marriage

Feb 14, 1995

Marries his wife, Janine

A Chance Encounter

Mar 20, 1995

Mitch happens to be flipping throught the television channels and sees Morrie being interviewed by Ted Koppel in regards to having ALS.

Tuesdays With Morrie is Published

Jun 1, 1997

Named National Hospice Organization's Man of the Year

Aug 30, 1999

Morrie: The Movie

Dec 11, 1999

Oprah Winfrey produces a movie version of Albom;s famous novel, Tuesdays with Morrie