George Michael (sportscaster)

For the musician, see George Michael.
George Michael
Michael in 2009
Born
George Michael Gimpel

(1939-03-24)March 24, 1939
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
DiedDecember 24, 2009(2009-12-24) (aged 70)
Washington, D.C., United States
Occupation(s)Disc jockey, sportscaster
Years active1959–2008

George Michael (March 24, 1939 – December 24, 2009)[1] was an American broadcaster best known nationally for The George Michael Sports Machine, his long-running sports highlights television program. Originally named George Michael's Sports Final when it began as a local show in Washington, D.C., in 1980, it was nationally syndicated by NBC from 1984 until its final installment was aired on March 25, 2007. Michael won a Sports Emmy in 1985 for his work on The George Michael Sports Machine.

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