Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Thursday. He was 82.
Packer's son, Mark, told The Associated Press that his father had been hospitalized in Charlotte for the past three weeks and had several medical issues, and ultimately succumbed to kidney failure.
Packer played three seasons at Wake Forest, and helped lead the Demon Deacons to the Final Four in 1962, but it was his work as an analyst that brought him the most acclaim. Packer went to CBS in the fall of 1981, when the network acquired the rights to the NCAA Tournament. He remained the network's main analyst until the 2008 Final Four.
"He had a tremendous impact on the growth and popularity of the sport." McManus said. "In true Billy fashion, he analyzed the game with his own unique style, perspective and opinions, yet always kept the focus on the game. As passionate as he was about basketball, at his heart Billy was a family man. He leaves part of his legacy at CBS Sports, across college basketball and, most importantly, as a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all.
"As a kid, I was a big NC State fan growing up, and I would watch a game and the next day I'd be like, 'Boy you sure have it out for NC State, don't you?' And he would just laugh," Mark Packer said.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies of kidney failure at 82'In true Billy fashion, he analyzed the game with his own unique style, perspective and opinions, yet always kept the focus on the game,' Chairman of CBS Sports Sean McManus said.
Weiterlesen »
Legendary College Basketball Broadcaster Billy Packer Dies at 82Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster Billy Packer, who brought exceptional basketball knowledge to 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, has died at the age of 82. 🙏:
Weiterlesen »
College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Thursday night. He was 82. Packer's son, Mark, told The Associated Press that his father had been hospitalized in Charlotte for the past three weeks and had several medical issues, and ultimately succumbed to kidney failure.
Weiterlesen »
Legendary college basketball announcer Billy Packer dead at 82Longtime college basketball broadcaster Billy Packer, who was a part of 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Thursday at the age of 82.
Weiterlesen »
Longtime college basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Thursday. He was 82.
Weiterlesen »
Longtime college basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82Longtime college basketball analyst and iconic Final Four broadcaster Billy Packer died on Thursday, his sons announced on Twitter.
Weiterlesen »