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ESPN Launches Lee Corso Farewell With ESPYS Tribute

The ESPYS salute formally ushers in Corso’s retirement ahead of his final College GameDay show from Columbus on August 30.

Overview

  • ESPN president Burke Magnus called the ESPYS tribute a unique opportunity to honor Corso’s impact on the network, the sport and its fans in person
  • Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee shared reflections onstage before a video package celebrated Corso’s irreverent spirit and mascot-head predictions
  • The USC Trojan Marching Band joined the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre, highlighting Corso’s perfect 17-0 headgear record on behalf of the Trojans
  • Corso delivered a heartfelt speech thanking ESPN and viewers for 38 years of support and acknowledged his wife Betsy after overcoming a stroke in 2009
  • His farewell culminates on August 30 when he makes his final College GameDay appearance live from Columbus for the Ohio State–Texas season opener