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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) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| 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 allegedly 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