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Irv Cross Dead at 81
Posted on 2/28/21 at 9:56 pm
Posted on 2/28/21 at 9:56 pm
Broadcasting legend and former Pro Bowler Irv Cross dies at 81
Posted by Mike Florio
February 28, 2021, 8:07 PM EST
Irv Cross, a former NFL defensive back who became one of the cornerstones of The NFL Today in the 1970s, has died. He was 81.
The Eagles announced his passing on Sunday night.
Cross played for the Eagles from 1961 through 1965, and again in 1969. He spent 1966 through 1968 with the Rams. Cross was a two-time Pro Bowler, in 1964 and 1965.
After his playing career ended, Cross became a broadcaster with CBS in 1971. Cross formed part of the legendary team that launched The NFL Today in 1975. The show became appointment viewing, with Cross joined by Brent Musburger and, eventually, Phyllis George and Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder.
Cross worked on The NFL Today from 1975 through 1989. He received the Hall of Fame’s Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award in 2009.
We extend our condolences to Irv’s family, friends, and colleagues.
Posted by Mike Florio
February 28, 2021, 8:07 PM EST
Irv Cross, a former NFL defensive back who became one of the cornerstones of The NFL Today in the 1970s, has died. He was 81.
The Eagles announced his passing on Sunday night.
Cross played for the Eagles from 1961 through 1965, and again in 1969. He spent 1966 through 1968 with the Rams. Cross was a two-time Pro Bowler, in 1964 and 1965.
After his playing career ended, Cross became a broadcaster with CBS in 1971. Cross formed part of the legendary team that launched The NFL Today in 1975. The show became appointment viewing, with Cross joined by Brent Musburger and, eventually, Phyllis George and Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder.
Cross worked on The NFL Today from 1975 through 1989. He received the Hall of Fame’s Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award in 2009.
We extend our condolences to Irv’s family, friends, and colleagues.
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Posted on 2/28/21 at 10:08 pm to Mizz-SEC
Damn RIP
Posted on 2/28/21 at 10:11 pm to Mizz-SEC
forgot all about him, was solid
Damn, been gone off TV 31 years
Damn, been gone off TV 31 years
Posted on 2/28/21 at 10:14 pm to Mizz-SEC
You are looking liiiiiive at the Emmanuel Johnson Funeral Home in South Philadelphia, where this morning the great Irv Cross will be laid to rest
Posted on 2/28/21 at 10:17 pm to SirWinston
Brent, Irv and The Greek were great. Only pregame show that’s ever really mattered except for College GameDay before Fowler left. You only got 30 minutes, but you got more information in that half-hour than you do on all of the bloated pregame shows today.
This post was edited on 2/28/21 at 10:18 pm
Posted on 2/28/21 at 10:20 pm to Domeskeller
I loved how they had live look ins at just about every stadium - really got me so excited as a young lad 
Here’s a good one with our beloved Saints are featured mates
LINK
Here’s a good one with our beloved Saints are featured mates
LINK
This post was edited on 2/28/21 at 10:22 pm
Posted on 2/28/21 at 10:20 pm to Domeskeller
quote:
You only got 30 minutes
And they never mentioned the Saints.. But they sucked donkey back then..
Posted on 2/28/21 at 10:54 pm to Mizz-SEC
My first memory of Irv Cross: all the NFL Top 10 episodes which featured him in footage segments from the era, loved the segment which included him asking Jim Brown whether he was the greatest to which Brown replied "Taking everything into consideration, I have to be number one." CLASSIC.
Posted on 2/28/21 at 11:51 pm to Domeskeller
Don't forget Phyllis.
Posted on 3/1/21 at 12:04 am to SoFla Tideroller
Eh, Phyllis was nice to look at and she was able to get good info in interviews. But whenever she had to ad-lib during the show, her lack of football knowledge was obvious.
Posted on 3/1/21 at 12:05 am to Mizz-SEC
I always enjoy watching old footage of him, Musberger, and Jimmy The Greek. I was too young then to appreciate how good the talent CBS had. I wish I got to see more of him.
Posted on 3/1/21 at 12:09 am to Domeskeller
So true. I have no interest watching lame comedians, lousy impersonations, weather forcasts, and boring player interviews that is nothing but worthless small talk. The pregame shows were so much better then.
Posted on 3/1/21 at 2:50 am to SirWinston
Nostalgic.
That was State of the Art TV back then.
That was State of the Art TV back then.
Posted on 3/1/21 at 5:14 am to SoFla Tideroller
quote:
Don't forget Phyllis.
And Jayne Kennedy
Posted on 3/1/21 at 5:17 am to Mizz-SEC
He left CBS in 1994 and when he was with them, the NFL was so much better than this watered down crap we see today.
Posted on 3/1/21 at 6:11 am to Mizz-SEC
“Irv only got the job because he was bred to have big thighs.”
- Jimmy The Greek
- Jimmy The Greek
Posted on 3/1/21 at 6:40 am to Mizz-SEC
RIP brother. He was a great player and really good broadcaster.
Posted on 3/1/21 at 6:42 am to Mizz-SEC
Man, that's a name I haven't heard in a long time. He was a good addition to the NFL Today.
Posted on 3/1/21 at 7:00 am to Mizz-SEC
GOAT pregame show. RIP Irv
Posted on 3/1/21 at 7:20 am to Mizz-SEC
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