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ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen, Pioneer of Satellite Television Sports, Dies at 93

ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen, Pioneer of Satellite Television Sports, Dies at 93

ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen, Pioneer of Satellite Television Sports, Dies at 93

ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93, Revolutionizing Sports Broadcasting

ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93, Revolutionizing Sports Broadcasting

ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93, Revolutionizing Sports Broadcasting

ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93

ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93

ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93

ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease

ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease

Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded cable TV sports giant ESPN, has died at the age of 93

ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93, Leaving Legacy of 24/7 Sports Broadcasting

ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93, Leaving Legacy of 24/7 Sports Broadcasting

ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93, Leaving Legacy of 24/7 Sports Broadcasting

Bill Rasmussen, Co-Founder of ESPN, Dies at 93

Bill Rasmussen, Co-Founder of ESPN, Dies at 93

Bill Rasmussen, Co-Founder of ESPN, Dies at 93

Bill Rasmussen, ESPN Founder, Dies at 93

Bill Rasmussen, ESPN Founder, Dies at 93

Bill Rasmussen, ESPN Founder, Dies at 93

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93, had many ties to golf

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93, had many ties to golf

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen has died at 93. Known as the father of sports TV, he launched the network in 1979.

ESPN cuts Bill Rasmussen tribute early for 'Pat McAfee Show'

ESPN cuts Bill Rasmussen tribute early for 'Pat McAfee Show'

Talk about not having your progrumming priorities in order.

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ESPN founder, 'father of sports television,' Bill Rasmussen dead at 93

ESPN founder, 'father of sports television,' Bill Rasmussen dead at 93

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen died Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the age of 93 from complications of Parkinson's disease.