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Key moments and achievements from Geoffrey Mason's life.
Geoffrey was born
· Naples, Florida, USA
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Geoffrey Mason graduated from Duke University with a degree in Sociology in 1963. His education at Duke preceded his military service in the U.S. Navy and laid the groundwork for a career that would span 57 years in television production.
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Geoffrey Mason graduated from Duke University with a degree in Sociology in 1963. His education at Duke preceded his military service in the U.S. Navy and laid the groundwork for a career that would span 57 years in television production.
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In 1967, Mason landed a job as a production associate at ABC Sports, beginning what would become one of the most distinguished careers in sports television history. Working under the legendary Roone Arledge, he quickly rose through the production ranks.
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In 1967, Mason landed a job as a production associate at ABC Sports, beginning what would become one of the most distinguished careers in sports television history. Working under the legendary Roone Arledge, he quickly rose through the production ranks.
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Barely 30 years old, Mason served as coordinating producer for ABCs coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games when Israeli athletes were taken hostage by Palestinian militants. It was largely up to Mason to decide what to show the world during the crisis, a role later documented in the Oscar-nominated film September 5.
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Barely 30 years old, Mason served as coordinating producer for ABCs coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games when Israeli athletes were taken hostage by Palestinian militants. It was largely up to Mason to decide what to show the world during the crisis, a role later documented in the Oscar-nominated film September 5.
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Over his career, Geoffrey Mason won 24 Emmy Awards for his work in sports television production. His Emmy count reflected the consistent excellence he brought to coverage of the Olympics, World Series, World Cup, Triple Crown horse racing, Indianapolis 500, and Americas Cup.
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Over his career, Geoffrey Mason won 24 Emmy Awards for his work in sports television production. His Emmy count reflected the consistent excellence he brought to coverage of the Olympics, World Series, World Cup, Triple Crown horse racing, Indianapolis 500, and Americas Cup.
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After battling alcoholism for two decades and becoming sober in his early 40s, Mason founded a foundation called Win Back Your Life. Connected with Hazelden and the Betty Ford Center, the foundation helped others struggling with addiction.
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After battling alcoholism for two decades and becoming sober in his early 40s, Mason founded a foundation called Win Back Your Life. Connected with Hazelden and the Betty Ford Center, the foundation helped others struggling with addiction.
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Geoffrey Mason was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to how major sporting events were produced and broadcast to global audiences. His 57-year career encompassed eight Olympic Games and countless other landmark events.
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Geoffrey Mason was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to how major sporting events were produced and broadcast to global audiences. His 57-year career encompassed eight Olympic Games and countless other landmark events.
Geoffrey Mason passed away
