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Legendary broadcaster Keith Jackson dies at 89

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Legendary sports broadcaster Keith Jackson died late Friday at the age of 89, his family told ESPN on Saturday.

Jackson, widely known for phrases such as "Whoa, Nellie!" and "Hold the phone!," called a wide array of sports over his decorated career that began at Washington State in 1952, but it was perhaps the world of college football in which he made his biggest mark.

Jackson...