Costas, Bob

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Bob Costas is a television sportscaster for NBC Sports who has hosted football and basketball pregame shows, anchored the 1992 Olympics and handled baseball play-by-play. He has won three Emmy Awards and is known for his wit and professionalism. His life and career are profiled.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1993
Costas, Bob

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Gifford, Frank

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Sportscaster Frank Gifford was born Francis Newton Gifford on Aug. 16, 1930 in Santa Monica, CA. He began an illustrious sportscasting in 1965, when he apprenticed with CBS Sports. He was named All Pro in eight of the 12 years he played for the New York Giants.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1995
Gifford, Frank

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Barber, Red

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Red Barber died on Oct 22, 1992. Barber was a baseball broadcaster from 1934 to 1966 and was known for his homespun southern charm and colorful speech.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1993
Obituary, Barber, Red

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