About Herb Granath
Lived 1928 – 2019 (aged 91). Herb Granath was an American manager, sports commentator and chairperson.
Herb Granath (1928 - November 26, 2019) was an American sportscaster. In 2001, he was awarded the Sports Emmy for Sports Lifetime Achievement Award. Granath spent the bulk of his career with ABC, spearheading their movements into cable and international television. He also served as Chairman of the Board for ESPN, A&E, The History Channel, Lifetime Television and Disney/ABC International. He also served as president of Capital Cities/ABC's Video Enterprises. Following his time with ABC, he served as co-chairman of Crown Media Holdings, vice chairman of Central European Media, and senior content adviser to Telenet. Granath's wife of over sixty years was Ann Flood.
Granath lived in Darien, Connecticut, and died on November 26, 2019.
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Who was Herb Granath?
American sportscaster (1928–2019)
When was Herb Granath born?
Herb Granath was born on 23 June 1928 in Brooklyn.
When did Herb Granath die?
Herb Granath died on 26 November 2019 in Stamford, Darien.
What was Herb Granath's occupation?
Herb Granath was a manager, sports commentator and chairperson.
What nationality was Herb Granath?
Herb Granath was American.
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