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Pat McAfee Lands Big New ESPN NFL Job, Whether We Like It or Not

The former NFL kicker will be on “Monday Night Countdown” each week during the season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 19

He Maxed Out His Credit Card and Bet $9,000 on a Crazy Idea: How Bill Rasmussen Created ESPN Before Dying at 93

Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, passed away at 93. His $9,000 gamble in 1979 revolutionised sports broadcasting, creating the first 24-hour sports network and leaving a lasting legacy.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

Bill Rasmussen, ESPN founder, dies at 93 after Parkinson’s battle

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen, who envisioned a dedicated sports channel, has died. He was ninety-three years old after a battle with Parkinson's disease. Rasmussen's ambitious idea transformed sports media consumption for fans worldwide. His vision launched ESPN in 1979, creating a global sports media powerhouse. The network's evolution into a…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

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Bill Rasmussen, ESPN co-founder and sports TV pioneer, dies at 93

Rasmussen revealed in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Story of the birth of ESPN will be showcased in a documentary on Monday night

ESPN is going back to the beginning when it debuts a 90-minute documentary about its creation

The Independent UK · Apr 5

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