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Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, dies at 93

Bill Rasmussen, the visionary behind ESPN, has died at 93 due to Parkinson's complications. He launched the first 24-hour sports network in 1979, changing the landscape of sports television forever.

ESPN· Aug 18, 2026 · 5:18 PM · 3 views

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Bill Rasmussen, the visionary behind ESPN, has died at 93 due to Parkinson's complications. He launched the first 24-hour sports network in 1979, changing the landscape of sports television forever.

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