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  1. William F. Rasmussen (born October 15, 1932) is an American sports director, and one of the founders of ESPN, along with Scott Rasmussen and Ed Eagan. Rasmussen served as the first president and CEO of ESPN. ESPN was founded on July 14, 1978, and was launched on September 7, 1979.

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    • William F. Rasmussen, October 15, 1932 (age 90), Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
  2. Learn about the life and achievements of Bill Rasmussen, the entrepreneur and sports fan who created ESPN, the world's first 24-hour sports television network. From his early days as a radio and TV broadcaster to his role as a consultant and author, discover how he shaped the sports industry with his innovations and vision.

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    About Bill. Serial entrepreneur and sports fan, Bill Rasmussen’s innovations in sports and broadcasting include the creation of ESPN; SportsCenter; wall-to-wall coverage of NCAA men’s and women’s regular-season and tournament college basketball coverage; and coverage of the College World Series.

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  4. Sep 13, 2012 · In 1994, Bill Rasmussen was honored by Sports Illustrated as one of 40 individuals who have had the greatest impact on the world of sports over the past 40 years. In this interview, Bill talks...

  5. Mar 28, 2012 · Written By. When Bill Rasmussen launched ESPN on September 7, 1979, he gave the world its first 24-hour television network and changed the way people viewed both television and sports. A life-long ...

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  7. Nov 21, 2018 · Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, settles in on the set with the crew of E:60 for an interview about the sports network's start. The company will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year. John...

  8. Jul 15, 2019 · Bill Rasmussen, the sports fan-turned-broadcaster and entrepreneur, shares his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and how it affects his life. He talks about his career, his message and his passion for ESPN, the 24-hour sports network he founded in 1979.

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