Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear noted her 'connection with Kentucky runs deep' and said she was 'beloved for her vision.'
noted her"connection with Kentucky runs deep" and said she was"beloved for her vision."
Many condolence messages referenced George's work as a sportscaster, especially her role as a host of"NFL Today" at a time when women had virtually never held such positions. "Phyllis didn't receive nearly enough credit for opening the sports broadcasting door for the dozens of talented women who took her lead and soared," her longtime co-host Brent MusburgerAnd some of the women who followed in George's footsteps to have their own successful careers in sports media expressed gratitude for her efforts to break down barriers.
NBC's NFL reporter Michelle Tafoya called George"an early inspiration" and said she"will always remember her as a pioneer." Sportscaster Erin Andrews' message on social media was simple, tweeting"prayer's hand" emojis with a report of George's death.
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