Phyllis George, broadcasting trailblazer and 'The NFL Today' alum, dies at 70
Posted May 18, 2020
Phyllis George, a pioneer in the sports broadcasting industry, died this week due to complications from a blood disorder. George first made her mark on the national stage by winning the Miss America pageant in 1971, which launched her into a broadcasting career with CBS in 1974, when she became the first female sportscaster to work at a major TV network.
(CBS Sports)
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