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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) |
| 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]
- ^ Ron Franklin Fired: ESPN Axes Announcer After Sexist Comments: Report, Huffington Post, January 4, 2011.
- ^ "Ron Franklin sues ESPN for wrongful termination". USA Today. January 19, 2011.
- ^ The Oklahoman [dead link]