Stuart Scott's Impact on Sports Is Still Felt Today

Posted Jul 19, 2019
If you grew up wanting to be a sports reporter in the 2000s, you probably watched SportsCenter religiously. Among the cool people and voices on throughout the day, one man’s personality, swagger, and catchphrases stood out, and not only transcended sports but also pop-culture. That man was Stuart Scott, and Friday would’ve been his 54th birthday. (The Big Lead)

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