Longtime college basketball broadcaster Billy Packer has died at the age of 82, his son Mark Packer confirmed. Billy Packer was on the call for the men's Final Four every year from 1975-2008. More on his life and career: 📸: AP
"So sad to learn of the passing of Billy Packer who had such a passion for college basketball," Vitale wrote on Twitter.
& the entire Packer family.Always had great RESPECT for Billy & his partners Dick Enberg & Al McGuire-they were super.May Billy RIP .Packer joined CBS in 1981, when the network acquired the rights to the NCAA Tournament, and remained the network's main analyst until 2008. “He had a tremendous impact on the growth and popularity of the sport.” McManus said. “In true Billy fashion, he analyzed the game with his own unique style, perspective and opinions, yet always kept the focus on the game. As passionate as he was about basketball, at his heart Billy was a family man. He leaves part of his legacy at CBS Sports, across college basketball and, most importantly, as a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all.
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