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It's Time for Some Changes at ESPN

By Milton KentJul 16th 2010 – 11:00AM

An open letter to ESPN/ABC Sports President George Bodenheimer: Dear Mr. Bodenheimer, As the leader of the self-proclaimed "Worldwide Leader in Sports," not to mention one of the most powerful men in two industries (sports and broadcasting), you probably think you don't need much advice in running your company. Maybe...

Chris Berman: Acquiring NFL Rights Showed ESPN 'We Did It'

By Michael David SmithAug 28th 2009 – 7:30AM

BRISTOL, Conn. -- When a father-and-son team here in Bristol got the bright idea 30 years ago to start a cable TV channel that showed nothing but sports, most people thought it was ridiculous."People did laugh at us," recalls ESPN President George Bodenheimer. "We were a joke in 1979 and 1980." But no one is laughing now,...

ESPN Cancels Bill Simmons' Podcast with Barack Obama

By Will BrinsonApr 16th 2008 – 12:30PM

Apparently, Bill Simmons had Barack Obama all lined up to appear on his podcast. I had no clue (do people still read this guy? I thought he was running an NBA D League team or something. Kidding. Kind of.) Senator Obama will no longer be appearing though. And it has nothing to do with his busy schedule or the non-political...

George Bodenheimer News From the Web

  • 05/15/12 Bodenheimer to be honored by National Football... Source: New Canaan Advertiser - New Canaan CT The award honors an outstanding person who has maintained a lifetime of interest in the game and who, over a long period of time, has exhibited enviable leadership qualities and made a significant contribution to the betterment of amateur football in the United States.

Background on George Bodenheimer

George Bodenheimer (born May 6, 1958) is the former president of ESPN Inc. and of ABC's sports division, known since 2006 as ESPN on ABC.

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