TecmoSuperJoe Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Quote Irv Cross, who spent nine seasons as an NFL cornerback and later became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, died at 81, CBS Sports announced Sunday night. Cross thrived while working in several different roles during his 23 years at CBS Sports. "All of us at CBS Sports are saddened by the news of Irv Cross' passing," CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus said in a statement. "Irv was a pioneer who made significant contributions to the storied history and tradition of CBS Sports and, along with Phyllis George and Brent Musburger, set the standard for NFL pregame shows with THE NFL TODAY. He was a true gentleman and a trailblazer in the sports television industry and will be remembered for his accomplishments and the paths he paved for those who followed." https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/irv-cross-broadcasting-legend-with-cbs-sports-and-pro-bowl-nfl-cornerback-dies-at-81/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TecmoSuperJoe Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Irv was a good dude on the NFL Today during the CBS days of yesteryear. We just lost Phyllis George a year ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinSting Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 minute ago, TecmoSuperJoe said: Irv was a good dude on the NFL Today during the CBS days of yesteryear. We just lost Phyllis George a year ago. Irv was great. Irv, Phyllis, Jimmy the Greek, and Brent Musburger put on a quite a show back in the 1970's. Great memories of Sunday afternoon childhood, watchin' football and slammin' Pop Rocks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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