Jack Whitaker | |
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| Born | John Francis Whitaker May 18, 1924 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 18, 2019 (aged 95) Devon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Sportscaster & writer |
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| Children | 6 |
John Francis Whitaker (May 18, 1924 – August 18, 2019)[1] was an American sportscaster who worked for both CBS and ABC. Whitaker was a decorated army veteran of World War II. He fought in the Normandy Campaign and was wounded by an artillery strike.[2]
- ^ "Jack Whitaker, legendary CBS Sports announcer, has died at 95". www.cbsnews.com. 18 August 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-08-18. Retrieved 2019-08-18.
- ^ WWII Vet Jack Whitaker credits luck for surviving war