Exbroadcaster Whitaker, 95, dies
Jack Whitaker, whose Hall of Fame broadcasting career ranged from the first Super Bowl to Secretariat’s Triple Crown to short essays from major sporting events, died of natural causes in Devon, Pa. He was 95.
Whitaker, a Philadelphia native who was wounded on Omaha Beach three days after the DDay invasion, began his broadcast career at WCAUTV in Philadelphia and spent 22 years working for CBS Sports.
He worked for ABC from 1982 in news and sports, and was part of its Olympics coverage in 1984 and 1988.
CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus said Whitaker’s writing, presence on air and humanity were unmatched.
“His unique perspective on sports ranging from horse racing to golf to NFL football was extraordinary,” he said.
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