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- Birth nameIrvin Acie Cross
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Irv Cross was born on July 27, 1939 in Hammond, Indiana, USA. He was married to Yvonne Hawkins and Elizabeth Tucker. He died on February 28, 2021 in North Oaks, Minnesota, USA.
- SpousesYvonne Hawkins(September 21, 1961 - ?) (divorced, 2 children)Elizabeth Tucker(? - February 28, 2021) (his death, 2 children)
- Became the first Black announcer to do the National Football League, serving commentator and analyst as swell as the host of the NFL Today network show. His broadcast career spanned 1971-94.
- Received a bachelor of science degree from Northwestern University in 1961. He was in the same graduating class as future NFL Today co-host Brent Musburger.
- Played defensive Cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles (1961-65) and the Los Angeles Rams (1966-68) before returning to Philadelphia as a player coach for the 1969 season; opting for full time coaching for the 1970 season, again with the Eagles. .
- When he retired as a player, Dallas Cowboys executive Gil Brandt offered him a job as the team's assistant general manager but he declined.
- Was recruited to Northwestern by coach Ara Parseghian. He starred at football and track and field and was named the university's Male Athlete of the Year as a senior.
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