Drysdale Comments On The Passing Of His Friend And Colleaugue Jim Simpson
- CDT Staff
- Jan 13, 2016
- 1 min read

Writer Ken Fang takes a look back on one of ESPN's most famous commentators and longtime friend of Cliff Drysdale, Jim Simpson, who passed away this week at the age of 88.
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The passing of Jim Simpson is a great loss to Pokerogue the sports and media world.
Drysdale highlighted Simpson's role in shaping ESPN's Papa's Pizzeria early years, helping to bring sports like tennis into the homes of millions of fans.
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