Peter Gammons will write his farewell to ESPN column on Friday. Gammons said in a press conference that he felt “conflicted” about leaving ESPN, and praised his employer.
Gammons said, “ESPN gave me a great deal more than I gave it”, but have said nothing about his future plans. ESPN executive vice president Norby Williamson says "As a print journalist moving to television, Peter was a pioneer who became a Hall of Famer. His contributions to ESPN will never be forgotten. We're sad to see Peter go, but understand his desire for new challenges and a less demanding schedule."
Gammons, an MLB journalist is leaving ESPN after twenty-one years. Some speculate that Gammons could end up with the New England Sports Network, or with the Red Sox club.
In a statement that shows the conflict Gammons must be feeling about leaving ESPN, he spoke about his severe aneurysm in 2006. He says he will never forget the “foxhole people” who helped him during his illness. “When I was felled by a severe aneurysm in 2006, George Bodenheimer, John Skipper, Norby Williamson, my former Boston Globe boss Vince Doria and everyone made certain that my family and I had the best care and support, far, far beyond any reasonable expectation.”
John Walsh, ESPN executive vice president and executive editor says Peter Gammons is a role model. “Peter was the best and the brightest in making the transition from print to video. For ESPN, he contributed 21 Hall of Fame years as a journalist and, throughout, set the standard for others to reach for.” He is best known for getting to the truth. Peter Gammons is not headed for retirement, but his plans after leaving ESPN have yet to be announced.
Peter Gammons was an ESPN reporter and analyst for 20 seasons, and has announced that he will be leaving ESPN, but not without conflict. Peter Gammons is well known for getting to the truth, noted in an interview with Alex Rodriguez when he asks him more than once “what kind of steroids were you using”.
Sources:
USA Today
Forbes
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