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The Man Who Built ESPN | Huntsville News
Bill Rasmussen, the visionary behind ESPN, passed away at 93 after a battle with Parkinson’s — but his legacy lives on in every sports fan. In 1978, he dreamed up a sports-only network while chatting with his son, betting big on a bold idea that launched ESPN on Sept. 7, 1979, reaching 1.4 million homes and forever changing how we watch sports. Colleagues remember him as endlessly optimistic, grateful, and inspiring — a true pioneer whose passion built an empire still dominating global sports media today. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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