AKA Chester Robert Simmons

Born: 11-Jul-1928
Birthplace: New York City
Died: 25-Mar-2010
Location of death: Atlanta, GA
Cause of death: Natural Causes

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Business

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: President of ESPN, 1979-82

Military service: US Coast Guard

Wife: Harriet (m. 1957, two daughters, two sons)
Daughter: Pam
Son: Jed
Son: Pete
Daughter: Nikki

    University: BA Broadcasting, University of Alabama
    University: Radio and Television, Boston University

    United States Football League Commissioner (1982-85)
    ESPN President (1979-82)
    NBC President, NBC Sports (1977-79)
    NBC NBC Sports (1964-77)
    ABC ABC Sports (1961-64)
    Sports Programs, Inc. (1957-61)

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