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Who was Bill Rasmussen: The ‘father of sports television’ who died at 93

Times of India — Astrology & Spirituality · 19 Aug 2026, 6:00 pm

Who was Bill Rasmussen: The ‘father of sports television’ who died at 93

Bill Rasmussen, the visionary mind behind ESPN, has sadly passed away at the age of ninety-three. He died at his home in Florida due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Rasmussen's groundbreaking idea for an all-sports television network during the 1970s revolutionized the way fans engage with sports, establishing a lasting legacy that profoundly influences sports media to this day.

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