CBS Sports analyst and commentator and former NFL player Irv Cross passed away at the age of 81, CBS Sports announced Sunday.
"Irv was a pioneer who made significant contributions to the storied history and tradition of CBS Sports and, along with Phyllis George and Brent Musburger, set the standard for NFL pregame shows with THE NFL TODAY," CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus said in a statement.
"He was a true gentleman and a trailblazer in the sports television industry and will be remembered for his accomplishments and the paths he paved for those who followed."
Cross was hired by CBS Sports in 1971 as a game analyst, but his role with the company grew to include the covering of other sports. Cross was a staple on "The NFL Today" for 14 years, spending a total of 23 years with the network.
In 2009, Cross became the first Black recipient of the Pete Rozelle Award, an annual honor given by the Pro Football Hall of Fame to a member of the media.
As a player, Cross was drafted by the Eagles in 1961, spending the first five seasons of his career in Philadelphia. He also played for the Los Angeles Rams for three years. The defensive back's play earned him Pro Bowl honors in 1964 and 1965.
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