Posted on 05/16/2020 8:51:20 PM PDT by nickcarraway
We graduated from the same high school in Denton, Texas. We had another Miss America from our school as well. Shirley Cothran.
Ah, those were the days. The poster of Farrah Fawcett on the wall, watching the NFL back then. Then watching those old NFL clips with the booming (Voice of God) voice of John Facenda. ‘MMEERRICAA!!
She knew her football.
Such a beauty. She had such a femininity about her that allowed her to carry out the “lady sports reporter” role without trying to be either butch or dumb. Very few since could have replaced her.
That was way back when Brent Musberger was “that young guy” - as my mom used to call him. :)
I remember her. She was very pleasant on the air.
Professional, but not robotic. Many attractive women back then would try too hard to be taken seriously. Helen Ready music was still in the cultural air. From what I can recall this lady always maintained her sense of humor.
John Brown came to Western Kentucky University to campaign for governor. When his helicopter landed, everyone started yelling “We want Phyllis, we want Phyllis!” but she hadn’t accompanied him.
Within 5 minutes, the crowd lost 50-75% of its size.
He still won, but may not have without her smiling face along for the ride.
RIP. She did good football coverage. I think she turned, Merrideth and Cosells’ crank. They seemed to be infatuated. I was a young kid and I was.
Damn
Rest in peace.
All of my friends in the 70’s had a poster of Farrah on their wall.
I was in love with Phyllis George.
RIP, Darling.
Wow. That’s sad. 70 isn’t that old. Heck I’m just six years away from that.
It’s true. She wasn’t that old. She was gorgeous, seemed knowledgeable, and started us boys (I was 2 years younger) she got our motor running. She knew sports and had class. I didn’t understand class till later in life but the girl had it. I hope she’s in the NFL hall of fame. RIP we who are still alive will miss you greatly.
Oh my, only 9 years older than me. No wonder I liked her. That cute, all-American girl look.
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