# Bill Rasmussen

> William F. Rasmussen was an American sports director who co-founded sports network ESPN with his son Scott Rasmussen and Ed Eagan. ESPN was founded on July 14, 1978, with Rasmussen as the first president and CEO, and launched on September 7, 1979.

*American sports director (1932–2026)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Business Professional
- **Category:** Business Professionals
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1932-10-15
- **Died:** 2026-08-18
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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