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ESPN’s Ron Franklin plans retirement after deal expires in April 2010

 
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Published: July 17, 2009

The classy style of Ron Franklin, ESPN’s voice for Big 12 basketball and a longtime college football announcer, will be missed by sports fans if he goes through with plans to retire when his network contract expires in April.

photo - Play-by-play announcer Ron Franklin says he likely will retire when his ESPN contract expires in April. (Photo provided)
Play-by-play announcer Ron Franklin says he likely will retire when his ESPN contract expires in April. (Photo provided)

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