George Michael, sportcaster, and not to be confused with the singer, has died. The longtime host of the George Michael Sports Machine, he was 70 years old.
George Michael won a Sports Emmy in 1985 for his work on The George Michael Sports Machine. The show aired in syndication from 1984 to 2007. When it debuted, it was one of the few sources of pure sports information for those who didn't have cable. You can watch a clip from an old episode here.
George Michael Sports Machine originated in Washington, DC. His death was highlighted by his former employer, WRC. According to a statement from WRC, George Michael died Thursday morning at Sibley Memorial Hospital, of cancer.
The George Michael Sports Machine as it was eventually called, was syndicated to more than 200 stations at its peak. It was credited with inspiring later cable sports highlight shows such as ESPN's "SportsCenter" and CNN's "Sports Late Night."
In their statement issued Thursday morning, WRC said the following:
"George Michael was our friend and colleague for more than 25 years. He was a dynamic force around our newsroom and in the entire Washington area.
"George was a pioneer in sports broadcasting. He was a gifted interviewer, a master storyteller and one of the hardest working journalists out there. Our hearts go out to his wife, Pat, and his daughter, Michelle, both of whom also worked with us for many years, as well as the rest of his family."
Written by Michael Santo
HULIQ.com
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