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American sports reporter (1951-2016).
Born June 29th, 1951 in Batavia.
Died December 15th, 2016 at 65 years old in Atlanta (acute myeloid leukemia).
Craig Sager (1951 - 2016) died on December 15, 2016 at age 65. He was a beloved American sportscaster for Turner Sports from 1981 to 2016. Sager was widely known for his flamboyant choice of suits, colorful ties, and unmistakable sideline reporting style. Throughout his career, Sager established himself as one of the most respected and beloved members of the sports broadcasting community. He covered sports like the NBA, Major League Baseball, college football, and the Olympics. He was widely recognized for his enthusiasm, storytelling, and humor during his interviews, which quickly made him a fan favorite. During his 35 year professional career, Sager was presented with many awards and honors. These include being awarded the inaugural Jim Nantz Award for Excellence in Sports Broadcasting at the Sports Emmy Awards and having the sideline reporter area for the NBA Finals named after him. Sager is widely remembered by fans around the world for his passion, wit, and love for sports broadcasting. He is survived by his two children.
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