ESPN was founded in 1978, and launched in 1979. Gary Belsky, former editor in chief of ESPN The Magazine,sharedmemories of John Clayton to his Facebook page. Some of Claytons most memorable segments on ESPN television were his regular arguments with former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury. RIP Mr. Clayton. ESPN's Chris Mortensen said in a tweet that Clayton passed away "peacefully" at a Seattle area hospital with his wife Pat and sister Amy "at his side. Peacefully at rest on Sunday 12th February 2023 whilst in the care of Samuel Hobson House, Jean aged 93 years of Clayton, now reunited with her beloved husband Gordon. In 1995, he joined ESPN as an insider. His longtime ESPN colleague Chris Mortensen tweeted, His wife Pat and sister Amy were with him and had previously reported that he passed away peacefully after a brief illness. We loved John. In 1995, he was hired by ESPN as an NFL insider, where he covered the league for over two decades. This is just some of the worse news. Im still ticked that ESPN dumped him. RIP to a legend. LEGEND #JohnClayton #RIP #NFL #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/ruM77lH4DZ, Michael Bumpus (@michaelbumpus5) March 19, 2022, Like a lot of Seattle sports fans, I looked up to John; Ill never forget when he emerged from Hall of Fame voting to tell me, excitedly, that Kenny Easley got in. Completely in his element covering practice or a game., A genuinely kind man and legendary football writer. The family of Pennsylvania senator John Fetterman described how they fled to Canada to escape a media circus over his "severe" clinical depression. RIP.. He took his work seriously, with all his files and spreadsheets, but not himself. His wife Pat and sister Amy were at his side and communicated earlier he passed peacefully after a A continuity problem not uncommon, Linda. Known as "The Professor," Clayton was a much-respected and beloved figure in the NFL media world who passed away after a brief illness, the Seahawks announced. A very well respected journalist and family man. Clayton's close friend Jeff Muzzy announced the news of Clayton's death on Twitter on March 18, 2022, in an emotional statement. Clayton became a national celebrity for his classic This is SportsCenter ad. His cause of death has not yet been confirmed. John Clayton passed away today at a Seattle area hospital. He is a Hall of Famer. John Clayton, good friend, great reporter. Oh how sad. And he loved it back. The family of Pennsylvania senator John Fetterman described how they fled to Canada to escape a media circus over his "severe" clinical depression. Rest In Peace, The Professor. The Seattle Seahawks announced Friday night that longtime ESPN and NFL reporter John Clayton died after a brief illness. God Bless him. Showed me a park to take my kids and where to grab a quick bite.. Editor David Zeeck remembered learning about Claytons astute reporting from the other staff who revered him. This honor placed him in the Hall of Fames writers wing. When asked about his team's success with the play, GM Howie Roseman said "All I know is everything we're doing is legal and works.". Thank you for your time and the love you always poured into your profession. John Clayton was a member of the writers wing in the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2007). Netflix Preview Club explained as select subscribers receive email opportunity, Where to watch anticipated horror The Outwaters on streaming, Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy and wife Yvonne McGuinness keep love life discreet, Luther The Fallen Sun will follow on from season fives cliffhanger ending, Netflix thriller Triptych is based on a true story of triplets separated at birth, Ash Wednesday tradition has caused Biden 'bruise' confusion for decades, Former US president Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn have built a huge family. But mostly I am thinking about his devotion to his wife Pat, and how he cared for her during her own health issues. His wife Pat and sister Amy were at his side and communicated earlier he passed peacefully after a brief illness.We loved John. Super entertaining and insightful. In 2007, the man nicknamed "The Professor" earned the Bill Nunn Memorial Award, which is presented bythe Professional Football Writers of America each year for distinguished reporting across a journalist's career. Chris wrote, John Clayton passed away today at a Seattle area hospital. 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. 1.. A really sweet man.This commercial made his legend grow even more.RIP John Clayton. "For five decades, he covered the league with endless energy and professionalism. John Clayton passed away on March 18, 2022. enjoy the view until we get there. With Brock Purdy and Trey Lance coming off injuries, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch didn't rule out adding a veteran signal-caller this offseason. #Commanders place franchise tag on DT Daron Payne: Blake Martinez is raking in big bucks after retiring from the NFL. He might be having a good discussion with Al Davis right now. We are mourning his loss.. 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. I first heard John when he would guest on Mike and Mike. RESPECT to the Professor! NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement following Clayton's passing. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. John Clayton is a legend and we were lucky enough to have him in Seattle for the longest time. Joy Taylor remembered John Claytons kindness to her during her first NFL sideline job. Web/ mr russell radio solent illness. That SportsCenter spot is an all-timer. I was invited to the ESPN Pittsburgh fantasy football convention a few times (as one of the opening acts), and John was the final act. We are not sure about the medical problems she may have. The Seattle Seahawks tweeted that the team was "heartbroken" to hear of Clayton's death in a lengthy statement posted to Twitter. Grew up listening and watching this man. In a tribute to Clayton, his former employer, the Tacoma News Tribune,shared storiesfrom writers and editors who worked with Clayton in the 1990s. "Anyone paying attention walked away a little more educated," ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen once said of Clayton. All the good ones pass too soon. They stated there was a complaint, concern The aforementioned commercial also poked fun at the rumor that John Clayton really did have a ponytail. take care John As he flopped onto his bed with a box of takeout, the words This is SportsCenter appeared on the screen. 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 A 1976 graduate of Duquesne University, Clayton began his professional career covering the Steelers for The Pittsburgh Press, for whom he worked part time while in college. During his time at the university, Clayton was inducted into the sports hall of fame in 2001. one of the best This is Sports Center Commercials ever. 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." After all, he helped carve the path for guys like me sportswriters who aspired to work at ESPN. Longtime NFL writer John Clayton died Friday at a Seattle area hospital after a brief illness, the Seahawks announced. Whats really sad is that he took care of his wife who has MS and now shes left alone. He worked as a beat reporter for The Pittsburgh Press and Tacoma News Tribune. Nobody could talk NFL business like John. John Clayton was a true professional broadcaster and journalist. We loved John. WebDr. John was the best. Noble Jones' family then consisted only of his wife and two chil dren a daughter and a son, Noble Wymberley Jones. So bummed. We offer our condolences to his family and friends. His wife Pat and sister Amy were at his side and communicated earlier he passed peacefully after a brief illness. Claytons wife, Pat, and his sister, Amy, Clayton moved to ESPN in 1995, becoming one of the lead NFL writers for the company. He was publishing stories as recently as last week. He wrote: When I first met John Clayton, I was so nervous to meet a legend. pic.twitter.com/5C3l7ohCs1. The Steelers released a statement Friday night: We are very saddened to learn of the passing of John Clayton. When John Clayton left ESPN in 2017, he posted a heartfelt tweet about the network but he made it clear that as much as he enjoyed sports, he had one true love. It was a pleasure working and learning from you @JohnClaytonNFL . RIP my friend. Long before he became an ESPN icon, John might have been the best news-breaking team beat reporter of his generation, the type who could sit on a story for months and then break it before others had any clue what was going on, said The Athletics Mike Sando, a longtime friend of Claytons, as part of anESPN obituary. The professor stayed true to his reporting while others worried more about being first than being right. It led to one very memorable "This is Sportscenter" commercial in which he was depicted delivering a report for ESPN and, upon its conclusion, ripping off his suit and appearing as a heavy metal rocker working from his parents' house. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Hed had good hand-offs to other reporters. The companys original headquarters was in Bristol, Connecticut. This one hurts. John Clayton passed away today at a Seattle area hospital. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly! John Clayton, one of the most prominent national NFL journalists who worked at ESPN for more than 20 years, died Friday. Fans adoooored him. His cause of death was a brief illness, the Seattle Seahawks revealed. just a great all time NFL reporter Be at ease. Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin has several contracts and extensions to weigh as Cincinnati looks to stay a Super Bowl favorite in 2023, and he's been unwilling to give a concrete answer on running back Joe Mixon's future. And he was always with a smile, kindness first. His family told ESPN Clayton died following So sad to hear about the passing of John Clayton. He moved to the Seattle area in 1986 to cover the Seahawks for the Tacoma News Tribune and became one of the most visible and respected sports personalities in the area, initially with his newspaper work and later online. This hits me personally. He was a pioneer, a caretaker, a Hall of Famer and a slayer, in every sense. with a good spirit John Clayton, who made a well-known name in the Seattle sports media during a career spanning 36 years in the field, died Friday. Truly one of a kind. 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