Phyllis George
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.
Phyllis George | |
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George in 2000 | |
| 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 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Phyllis Ann George June 25, 1949 Denton, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 14, 2020 (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 |
She won Miss Texas in 1970 and was crowned Miss America 1971.
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