Billy Packer
Guide Note: Billy Packer is considered one of the most knowledgeable analysts of the college game. He has served as lead analyst for NCAA Basketball on CBS, and has called each of the last 30 Final Fours. Packer, who led Wake Forest to its only Final Four appearance, has won an Emmy Award for sports broadcasting. Before his work at CBS, he teamed up with play-by-play man Dick Enberg and fellow analyst Al McGuire to help launch the popularity of college basketball on television in the late 1970's at NBC Sports.
Fast Facts:
- Born: February 25, 1940
- Birthplace: Wellsville, New York
- Resides in Charlotte, N.C.
- College: Wake Forest University
- Was a three-time All ACC Selection
- Author of Hoops, College Basketball's 25 Greatest Teams and Why We Win.
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- Mahalo's Guide to The NCAA Tournament as covered by CBS Sports
Billy Packer Timeline
- February 25, 1940: Born
- 1958-1962: Attended Wake Forest University
- 1965-1969: Assistant coach at Wake Forest University
- 1972: Began broadcasting career covering ACC games
- 1974-1983: Worked with NBC Sports
- 1993: Won Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Personality/Analyst
- 1996: Recipient of the Curt Gowdy Award
- 1982-present: Works as a lead analyst for CBS Sports
Billy Packer News and Articles
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- ESPN.com: The curse of Billy Packer (March 22, 2007)
- The Washington Post: Packer: Too Many MVC, CAA Teams (March 13, 2006)
- Chicago Tribune: Billy Packer's take on Kelvin Sampson (March 14, 2008)
- NBC Sports: NCAA selection chair fires back at Packer (March 14, 2006)
Billy Packer Fansites, Blogs, and Forums
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- FanHouse: Billy Packer: 'I've Never Really Been a Sports Fan' (March 30, 2007)
- CBSSports Community: Billy Packer love or hate him? (February 17, 2008)
- Awful Announcing: Billy Packer Could Take The Joy Out Of Sex (March 5, 2007)
- The Memphis Edge: Billy Packer to call Tigers on CSTV (February 14, 2008)
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Billy Packer Photos
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Billy Packer Videos
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- Charlie Rose: A preview of the NCAA Final Four with Billy Packer (Time: 13:21)
- YouTube: USC vs. UCLA Recap (Time: 01:13)
- YouTube: Kentucky vs. Indiana Recap (Time: 1:24)
- Charlie Rose: An interview with Billy Packer (Time: 56:55)
Billy Packer Merchandise
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