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Saturday, January 13, 2018

Legendary broadcaster Keith Jackson dies at age 89

Keith Jackson, who was widely regarded as the voice of college football by several generations, died late Friday night, his family said. He was 89.

Jackson, who retired in 2006, spent some 50 years calling the action in a folksy, down-to-earth manner that made him one of the most popular play-by-play personalities in the business.

"For generations of fans, Keith Jackson was college football," said Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company. "When you heard his voice, you knew it was a big game. Keith was a true gentleman and a memorable presence. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Turi Ann, and his family."

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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2018 at 7:24 PM

    Icon within sports broadcasting!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2018 at 9:21 PM

    Heard that one all the way back to Tuscaloosa

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2018 at 10:09 PM

    To me, he was always the voice of college football. Many a memory hearing him on ABC on Saturdays. Another part of childhood being chipped away. RIP

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2018 at 8:05 AM

    Thanks, Keith, you were the best.

    A Big Ugly

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