Bill Rasmussen

Bill Rasmussen
Born
William F. Rasmussen

(1932-10-15) October 15, 1932
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
EducationDepauw University (BA)
Rutgers University (MBA)
Known forCo-founder and president of ESPN/ESPN Inc.

William F. Rasmussen (born October 15, 1932) is an American sports director who co-founded ESPN with his son Scott Rasmussen and Ed Eagan. ESPN was founded on July 14, 1978, with Rasmussen as the first president and CEO, and launched on September 7, 1979.

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