Bob Beattie (skiing)

For other people with the same name, see Bob Beattie.

Bob Beattie
Bob Beattie in 1966
Born
Robert Prime Beattie

(1933-01-24)January 24, 1933
Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 2018(2018-04-01) (aged 85)
Fruita, Colorado, U.S.
EducationMiddlebury College
Occupation(s)Sportscaster, skiing coach
Years active1955–2018
Spouses
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(m. 1971; div. 1973)​
Cheryl Britton
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(m. 1980; div. 1987)​
  • Marci Beattie (Until his death)
Children2

Robert Prime Beattie[1] (/biːˈættiː/ bee-AT-tee;[2] January 24, 1933 – April 1, 2018) was an American skiing coach, skiing promoter and commentator for ABC Sports and ESPN. He was head coach of the U.S. Ski Team from 1961 to 1969[3] and co-founded the Alpine Skiing World Cup in 1966. His work as a ski-racing commentator for ABC included four Winter Olympic Games, from 1976 through 1988.

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