Craig Sager’s early rejection letters are a poignant reminder to never give up
Longtime NBA broadcaster Craig Sager died Thursday following a battle with leukemia.
Sager spent nearly a quarter century covering the NBA for Turner Sports, but despite his constant presence in the lives of basketball fans, Sager’s son reminded fans this week that his father wasn’t an instant success. In fact, Sager initially struggled to find work.
My Dad’s job search saw rejection letter after letter until Verne Lundquist offered advice. Tomorrow, they enter Broadcasting HOF together! pic.twitter.com/cYTVZNFB56
— Craig Sager II (@CraigSagerJr) December 12, 2016
Sager was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in April of 2014. His death was met with an outpouring of reaction from around the world of sports. Sager was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame earlier this month.
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