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Phyllis George, Former Miss America & 'The NFL Today' Alum, Dead at 70

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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.

George worked on the prominent CBS pregame show, appearing on-air alongside the likes of Brent Musburger, Irv Cross and Jimmy «The Greek» Snyder.

CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus praised George's contributions to the industry in the following statement:«The CBS Sports family is deeply saddened by the passing of Phyllis George, an icon in the sports broadcasting industry who contributed

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