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Ron Franklin | |
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Born | Ronald Franklin February 2, 1942 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | January 18, 2022 (aged 79) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Mississippi |
Notable credit | Jake Wade Memorial Award |
Title | Play-by-Play Commentator / Co-Host Outdoors Events |
Ronald Franklin (February 2, 1942 – January 18, 2022) was an American sportscaster. He was employed by ESPN from 1987 to 2011. He was fired by ESPN on January 4, 2011, after making sexist comments to a colleague.[1] Franklin brought a wrongful termination suit[2] against his former employer, alleging breach of contract by ESPN. The parties settled out of court.[3]