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Phyllis George
American businesswoman, actress, and sportscaster (1949–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Phyllis Ann George (June 25, 1949 – May 14, 2020) was an American businesswoman, actress, and sportscaster. In 1975, George was hired as a reporter and co-host of the CBS Sports pre-show The NFL Today, becoming one of the first women to hold an on-air position in national televised sports broadcasting. She also served as the First Lady of Kentucky from 1979 to 1983.
Quick Facts First Lady of Kentucky, Governor ...
Phyllis George | |
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First Lady of Kentucky | |
In office December 11, 1979 – December 13, 1983 | |
Governor | John Y. Brown Jr. |
Preceded by | Charlann Harting Carroll |
Succeeded by | Bill Collins |
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Born | Phyllis Ann George (1949-06-25)June 25, 1949 Denton, Texas, U.S. |
Died | May 14, 2020(2020-05-14) (aged 70) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
Resting place | Lexington Cemetery Lexington, Kentucky |
Spouses | |
Children | 2, including Pamela |
Alma mater | University of North Texas Texas Christian University |
Occupation | Sportscaster, actress |
Known for | Miss America 1971 Miss Texas 1970 |
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She won Miss Texas in 1970 and was crowned Miss America 1971.