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William F. Rasmussen
📅 Published 20 Aug 2026 · Aug 2026
William F. Rasmussen
Category: Awards / Personalities / Sports Media
William F. Rasmussen, co-founder of ESPN, passed away at age 93.
He was born on 15 October 1932 in Chicago.
Along with his son Scott Rasmussen, he launched ESPN in 1979.
ESPN was launched from Bristol, Connecticut.
He was associated with the development of the world's first 24-hour sports cable television network.
He was recognised as the “Father of Sports Television” by USA Today.
Key Pointer: William F. Rasmussen → Co-founder of ESPN.
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