Stembler Distinguished Professor of Broadcast Journalism Charlie Tuggle discusses the life and legacy of ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen

Bill Rasmussen, the man who was the co-founder of ESPN, has passed away. Rasmussen and his son Scott came up with the idea of a network carrying sports around the clock, and it would revolutionize Americans’ TV-watching habits. ESPN debuted in 1979. Charie Tuggle, from the UNC School of Journalism, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the legacy of Rasmussen.

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Stembler Distinguished Professor of Broadcast Journalism Charlie Tuggle discusses the life and legacy of ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen

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