ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93
· World · ESPN, The Independent, ABC News
Bill Rasmussen, the visionary who launched ESPN as the world's first 24-hour television network in 1979, has died at the age of 93. His ambition transformed sports broadcasting by creating a dedicated channel for continuous sports coverage. ESPN grew from a modest startup into a global media powerhouse under the foundation he established. The report does not specify the cause of his death.
Why it matters
Rasmussen's creation of ESPN fundamentally changed how global audiences consume sports, paving the way for the modern era of 24/7 sports media.
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