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R.I.P. Rich Brenner, NC sportscaster

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by lone star scribe, Feb 28, 2012.

  1. lone star scribe

    lone star scribe Guest

    Rich Brenner, a longtime Greensboro, NC, sportscaster, died Monday of a heart attack at age 65. Rich liked to go the extra mile -- literally -- to get the story. He was a big NASCAR fan and did much to popularize the sport on TV.

    http://www.wralsportsfan.com/colleges/story/10787166/
     
    lone star scribe, Feb 28, 2012
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  2. lesboulez

    lesboulez Member

    sad...great guy. R.I.P.
     
    lesboulez, Feb 28, 2012
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  3. Tarheel316

    Tarheel316 Well-Known Member

    Hate to hear that. Rich was always nice to me.
     
    Tarheel316, Feb 29, 2012
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  4. PirateSports

    PirateSports Member

    Rich was great to everyone. When I moved in the area to be an editor at a community paper, he called me during my first week to welcome me and became a good friend very quickly. We emailed often, and he always had time to help young journalists through rough times...and you could bet that he'd send you a Facebook message on your birthday. Great, great man
     
    PirateSports, Feb 29, 2012
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  5. Clerk Typist

    Clerk Typist Guest

    Worked at NBC's Chicago station for a couple of years. I remember few people from that era, but he seemed to be a good guy on the air. Good to know he was off the air as well. RIP.
     
    Clerk Typist, Feb 29, 2012
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