His family told ESPN Clayton died following "We are very saddened to learn of the passing of John Clayton," the team said, later adding that their "thoughts are with his wife, Pat, during this difficult time.". It struck me how much he loved his job. A Gladys spent from thursday until saturday evening with her Mother Irene Bagley has been under the i mrs. J. J. Manlove who is at the care a physician for the past few Days being threatened with typhoid fever. It was one of the funniest things on ESPN. John Clayton will be remembered in so many ways, from how he looked after his wife Pat, to the mark he made in reporting, to the standard he set, wrote ESPNs Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. God Bless him. WASHINGTON John Clayton, one of the country's leading NFL insiders, died Friday after a brief illness, his family said. His reply: "Because they're stupid. Noble Jones' family then consisted only of his wife and two chil dren a daughter and a son, Noble Wymberley Jones. He dedicated his life to his wife and to football.. The channel focuses on live and pre-taped games, sports talk shows, and more original programming. GODspeed!!! This is so sad. I loved talking with John during the breaks before his hits. Would call just to catch up and fill me in on what he was hearing. He served as the sideline reporter for the Seahawks Radio Network. The award is presents annuallyfor long and distinguished reporting on football. A really sweet man.This commercial made his legend grow even more.RIP John Clayton. He also starred in the greatest This Is SportsCenter commercial of all time. Truly saddened to hear of The Professors passing. In a tribute to Clayton, his former employer, the Tacoma News Tribune,shared storiesfrom writers and editors who worked with Clayton in the 1990s. He also worked as a correspondent for The Sporting News. The Professor was a friend to so many in our business. The professor stayed true to his reporting while others worried more about being first than being right. He was true to his craft! The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. My thought was something happened/is happening to his wife Pat (I think she has a really good caregiver). After all, he helped carve the path for guys like me sportswriters who aspired to work at ESPN. I very much appreciated his no nonsense straight to the point, fact based reporting. NFL reporter John Clayton, familiar to football fans for his more than 20 years at ESPN, has passed away aged 67. Nicknamed "The Professor," Clayton began his reporting career in 1972 working at Steelers training camp, covering the team with twice-weekly dispatches for the St. Marys (Pa.) Daily Press. RIP.
Rest In Peace, The Professor. You were a consummate pro back in the days when ESPN was still worth watching! Gunners look to extend their lead at the top as they host Toffees, Kudus transfer chase, takeover DELAY latest, Ferguson transfer hint, Liverpool linked with shock Luis Diaz transfer swap with for AC Milan star, Arteta breaks silence after Gabriel & Saliba argue at end of Leicester win, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Former ESPN reporter passes away as fans flood Twitter with tributes. John Clayton passed away today at a Seattle area hospital. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Claytons family, friends and colleagues. John was a legend in our industry and a true Hall of Famer. In 2001, he was also inducted into his alma maters athletics hall of fame, Duquesne University. Hes kind and decent and had time for everyone. 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Clayton appeared on TV and radio for ESPN and worked at the company for more than 20 years. pic.twitter.com/2iSYmajtVw, Denver's Sports Station 104.3 The Fan (@1043TheFan) March 19, 2022, There was never a question he didnt have an answer to. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2022 Clayton, a Seattle resident, was a fan favorite in the Northwest. What happened? Says a lot about him. My first week on the job, John Clayton insisted I stop by his house so he could show me around. He took his work seriously, with all his files and spreadsheets, but not himself. John Clayton passed away today at a Seattle area hospital. Rest in peace, John. Picked his brain. John Clayton was an incredibly kind man and eager to help young journalists. The commercial ad was a classic. Veteran NFL reporter, John Clayton died at the age of 67. on the 18th of March 2022. As described in the Old Testament books Exodus and Deuteronomy, the Commandments form part of a covenant offered by God to the Israelites to free them from the spiritual Nobody could talk NFL business like John. RIP pic.twitter.com/i28uOSexT0. Rest easy. John Clayton, good friend, great reporter. ", Bonneville Seattle Senior Vice President and Market Manager Cathy Cangiano remembered Clayton as "a legend" in the sports broadcasting industry and "a true Hall of Famer" that was "a consistent advocate for the game of football. Hall of Fame broadcaster and NFL insider, John Clayton, passed away today. The news has been doing the rounds on the internet for over 24 hours as many celebrities and professionals are paying tribute to the veteran. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Church in Plattsburgh. He was also a senior writer for ESPN.com. 67 is still pretty young. We will have to wait till there is an announcement from the family or the authorities. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Woody Paige (@woodypaige) March 19, 2022, The PFWA mourns the passing of John Clayton. Have so many (unintentionally) hysterical JC stories. The companys original headquarters was in Bristol, Connecticut. He was 67. Our condolences to his wife Pat, family, colleagues and his many friends pic.twitter.com/66XLBeAXYF, Pro Football Writers (@PFWAwriters) March 19, 2022, Saddened to hear of the passing of John Clayton. I never imagined he would become a great friend. John Clayton, one of our NFL insiders who expertly covered the league for more than 20 years at ESPN, died Friday at 67 after a brief illness. 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Updated: 8:13 AM PDT March 19, 2022. The camera panned away as Clayton ripped off his business clothes and revealed a Slayer t-shirt and long, unkempt hair. Anybody that wears a Slayer shirt in a commercial is righteous in my world, but also a fabulous reporter. Always identified himself, using his full name, and left his number long after caller ID made that moot. Whats really sad is that he took care of his wife who has MS and now shes left alone. wow, sad to hear. Claytondied at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington, according to Mike Sando, a senior writer for The Athletic and a longtime friend of Claytons. John Clayton, who spent more than 20 years covering the NFL for ESPN, has died following a brief illness. He was 67. During his senior year, the Braddock, Penn., native was hired by The Pittsburgh Press. , John Clayton will be remembered in so many ways, from how he looked after his wife Pat, to the mark he made in reporting, to the standard he set. Not a member? The wife of ESPN analyst, John Clayton, is out of a job at the King County Elections Office because co-workers complained "she was a burden." Im done with my segment! -John Clayton, Felipe (@FelipeRobles36) March 19, 2022, We are saddened to hear of the passing of our colleague John Clayton. The Buccaneers are planning to release RB Leonard Fournette when the new league year begins on March 15, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday. I guess the point is that football journalism was a better place because John Clayton was in it, and it would be in an even better place if we were all a little more like John. Im in shock after hearing about John Clayton. one of the best This is Sports Center Commercials ever. In a heartbreaking piece penned by NFL journalist Bill Williamson, the writer wrote about how he'll remember the late Professor by replaying his voicemails. Impeccable, in every nook and cranny of the NFL. 5 overall spot is a 'rare opportunity.'. Broadway Vocal Coach, 87, Dies 1 Week After Unprovoked Attack in N.Y.C. Great NFL reporter. Clayton also leaves behind his son, Gerald Clayton. In 1995, he joined ESPN as an insider. For 2 years, was willing to help with anything I needed. pic.twitter.com/5C3l7ohCs1. Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday. His wife Pat and sister Amy were at his side and communicated earlier he passed peacefully after a brief illness, longtime ESPN colleague Chris Mortensen tweeted. Former ESPN reporter John Clayton, who was nicknamed The Professor, died Friday at age 67, the network reported. RIP. After all, he helped carve the path for guys like me sportswriters who aspired to work at ESPN.I never imagined he would become a great friend. Would call just to catch up and fill me in on what he was hearing. and on radio and television. I first heard John when he would guest on Mike and Mike. "He earned my tremendous respect and admiration as a journalist, but more importantly as a wonderful person, particularly as it relates to the love, care, and devotion to his wife Pat. The Steelers released a statement Friday night: We are very saddened to learn of the passing of John Clayton. John Clayton was a legend . Our condolences to his wife Pat, family, colleagues and his many friends.. John Clayton passed away today at a Seattle area hospital. Even print stalwarts like Wilson and Kornheiser gave in and caricaturized themselves for financial gain and reputational loss. Used to watch him on ESPN and always thought Sean Salisbury was a jack to him and he didnt deserve it. 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