Chapter
The Evolution of ESPN's Coverage
49:01 - 55:45 (06:44)
Former ESPN President, Dick Ebersol, recalls the early days of ESPN and discusses the evolution of the network's coverage, including the use of cool red jackets for reporters.
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The ESPN channel has gotten rid of the cool jackets the reporters had to wear and their coverage of rooftop tennis league, but they still broadcast Australian rules football, the world's strongest man, and snooker tournaments.
49:01 - 53:44 (04:43)
ESPN
Summary
The ESPN channel has gotten rid of the cool jackets the reporters had to wear and their coverage of rooftop tennis league, but they still broadcast Australian rules football, the world's strongest man, and snooker tournaments.
ChapterThe Evolution of ESPN's Coverage
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In the early days of ESPN, the network had a unique way of covering college football games, hiring kids with red jackets and sending them to various locations on the field to report.
53:44 - 55:45 (02:00)
ESPN
Summary
In the early days of ESPN, the network had a unique way of covering college football games, hiring kids with red jackets and sending them to various locations on the field to report. This innovative approach eventually forced CBS to surrender, leading to ESPN's rise in the sports journalism industry.