Who was ESPN’s Ron Franklin?

ESPN'S Ron Franklin has died on the age of 79 from Covid-related pneumonia.

Franklin labored for ESPN for over twenty years between 1987 and 2011.

Ron Franklin died on January 18, 2022, aged 79

Who was Ron Franklin?

Franklin, who was recognized for his nice voice and elegance, was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on February 2, 1942.

He grew up in Hazlehurt, Mississippi, and his mom allowed him to play sport so long as he took voice classes, in accordance with Wikipedia.

Nevertheless, Franklin suffered a career-ending head damage throughout a recreation of soccer.

Following his restoration, the sporting icon labored at an area radio station whereas finding out on the College of Mississippi and was finally employed by ESPN to be a baseball play-by-play commentator.

From 1987 to 2005, he anchored ESPN Faculty Soccer Primetime with Mike Gottfried and moved to ESPN2 Faculty Soccer Primetime with Ed Cunningham in 2006.

How did Ron Franklin die?

Based on Meaww, Franklin's loss of life was revealed to be Covid-related pneumonia.

He died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

He's survived by his spouse Bonnie and one youngster.

Tributes have begun pouring in.

Present ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla tweeted: "A tremendous broadcasting expertise & a superb man."

The ABC's Mike Barnes, who broke the information of Franklin's loss of life, stated: "For those who’re a sports activities fan, you knew Ron Franklin and his superb voice. Extremely gifted and educated and really good and gracious."

Jeanine Edwards, who was later embroiled in a scandal that ended Franklin's profession, tweeted: "So sorry to listen to of the loss of life of Ron Franklin. He had some quirks, however cherished sports activities, speaking sports activities, dwelling sports activities.

"He was a professional … ready meticulously and was nice at what he did. RIP Ron."

What did Ron Franklin do at ESPN?

Franklin was fired from ESPN for making sexist and abusive remarks in the direction of feminine colleagues.

In 2005, in accordance with Meaww, he referred to as sideline reporter Holly Rowe "sweetheart" whereas on-air.

In 2011, he advised sideline reporter Edwards: "Take heed to me, candy child, let me let you know one thing."

When Edwards approached Franklin concerning the inappropriate language, he lashed out, telling her: "Okay, then hearken to me a**gap."

Following his termination, Franklin apologised, saying: "I stated some issues I shouldn’t have and am sorry. I deserved to be taken off the Fiesta Bow."

He then sued ESPN for wrongful termination and later settled out of courtroom.