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Bill Rasmussen's Legacy at ESPN

Updated 2026-08-18 16:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Bill Rasmussen, the visionary founder of ESPN, passed away at 93. His leadership was instrumental in launching the world's first 24-hour sports network.

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Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, dies at 93

Bill Rasmussen, whose vision and ambition fueled the 1979 launch of ESPN as the world's first 24-hour television network, died Tuesday. He was 93.

2026-08-18 16:53 UTC