The Greatest Headlines in ESPN History
On September 7, 1979, in front of a small live audience, ESPN launched a live taping of the first show to grace the now-famous network. Few knew how big this little show would get or how iconic the show’s name would become. We’ve now just passed the 40th anniversary of ESPN—and what a 40 years it’s been! The following stories are the most famous headlines in the history of the network.