Bill Rasmussen
Bill Rasmussen | |
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| Born | William F. Rasmussen October 15, 1932 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Education | Depauw University (BA) Rutgers University (MBA) |
| Known for | Co-founder and president of ESPN/ESPN Inc. |
William F. Rasmussen (born October 15, 1932) is an American sports director, and the founder of ESPN, along with Scott Rasmussen and Ed Eagan. Rasmussen was the first president and CEO of ESPN. ESPN was founded on July 14, 1978, and was launched on September 7, 1979.