20+ Moments That Nearly Ruined ESPN

Published on 08/06/2017
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Gary Miller

In 1997, Sportscaster Gary Miller went to a party and had a bit of an incident. After taking major advantage of the open bar, Miller needed to use the restroom – but he found the line too long. His solution? Urinating out a window. Oops! He was then charged with indecency, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Way harsh!

Gary Miller

Gary Miller

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Farewell Franklin

Ron Franklin was at ESPN for a long time, until he showed his true colors. At the Chik-Fil-A pre-game coverage in 2010, he sent reporter Jeannine Edwards to the sidelines – which would have been fine, except he called her “sweet baby” in the process. Edwards was understandably unhappy with this demeaning nickname, and requested that he not do so again…to which Franklin responded with “fine, [explicit].” Franklin was immediately fired from the network – to which we say, “fine, [explicit].”

Farewell

Farewell Franklin

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