Irv Cross Dead at 81

[Plankton]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...d-and-former-pro-bowler-irv-cross-dies-at-81/

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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Very sad news. Another part of the happy childhood memories of football gone. RIP

 

[DeaconBlues]

Damn. RIP, Mr. Cross.

 

[slick325]

R.I.P. He is part of my early memories of NFL football while he was with the NFL Today.

 

[quickccc]

had no idea he was that old.
Grew up watching NFL Today with Brent Muss, Jimmy the Greek and Irv Cross .

RIP Irv...

 

[dmq]

RIP. I loved the old CBS NFL Today show. Never missed it before the game.

 

[Air Force One]

Oh man this really hits. So many memories. Thank you and RIP Mr. Cross.

 

[Ranching]

81 is a good age. RIP......he was very good at his job.

 

[Mcsports]

We was a chiseled statue of a man. Brings back lots of memories. He was a pioneer

 

[Mannix]

Brent is the only one left...."You are lookin liiive!!!"

 

[Westcoasthabsfan]

Grew up with him on The NFL Today....RIP Mr Cross

 

[America's Cowboy]

I used to enjoy growing up watching his sidelines commentary. RIP, Mr. Cross.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...d-and-former-pro-bowler-irv-cross-dies-at-81/

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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Very sad news. Another part of the happy childhood memories of football gone. RIP

Z.I.P.
Irv Cross was so likeable, the direct opposie to Musberger, Bryant Gumbel and Chris Berman.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Brent is the only one left...."You are lookin liiive!!!"

Phyllis George and Jayne Kennedy kicked the bucket????

 

[Mannix]

-----Phyllis George and Jayne Kennedy kicked the bucket????

Phyllis did....totally forgot about Jayne, who is alive.

 

[BourbonBalz]

-----Phyllis George and Jayne Kennedy kicked the bucket????

Phyllis did....totally forgot about Jayne, who is alive.

Two gorgeous women that were very good at their jobs. Kennedy’s eyes were mesmerizing.

 

[Seven]

This is becoming ridiculous.

Our lives have become challenged as of late..... I'll assume we all could use a break without perusing the board and read "Dead........".

Off Topic, please.

 

[AtomicDog]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...d-and-former-pro-bowler-irv-cross-dies-at-81/

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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Very sad news. Another part of the happy childhood memories of football gone. RIP

I watched him as a kid. Part of my Sundays. RIP Mr. Cross

 

[JoeKing]

Hard to believe he was 81. RIP Mr. Cross.

 

[PAPPYDOG]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...d-and-former-pro-bowler-irv-cross-dies-at-81/

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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Very sad news. Another part of the happy childhood memories of football gone. RIP

R.I.P. Irv

 

[AmericasTeam81]

I love watching old nfl games from cbs on YouTube. NFL Today was a good team.