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The Man Who Built ESPN | San Antonio News
Bill Rasmussen, the visionary co-founder of ESPN who died at 93 from Parkinson’s complications, proved that a 24/7 sports network wasn’t just an idea—it was a revolution. Starting as a local Connecticut channel, ESPN exploded into a national powerhouse after its 1979 launch, featuring a slow-pitch softball game as its first broadcast. Though ousted by Getty Oil just a year later, Rasmussen’s relentless belief in sports TV endured. He later earned his due—inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2025—and remains celebrated for reshaping how millions experience sports, leaving…
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