Seth Wickersham (@SethWickersham) March 19, 2022. In 1995, he joined ESPN as an insider. Clayton kicked off his career as a teenager when he began covering the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1972, shortly before attending Duquesne University, according to ESPN. Clayton continued to cover the Seahawks for the Seattle affiliate of ESPN Radio after leaving Mothership. John Clayton passed away today at a Seattle area hospital. Bruce Haring. The layoffs came as the company was budgeting money for broadcast rights to the NFL, NBA, and other programs. 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. Not a member? I know I enjoyed his segmentsRIP John & condolences to his family He was the only reason I would ever tune in to 710 ESPN. He'd drive hours to see for himself a player who was getting ripped in camp before he reported anything. Showed me a park to take my kids and where to grab a quick bite.. And journalists from around the NFL world and other outlets took the time to honor Clayton as a man and reporter: This really sucks. His wife Pat and sister Amy were at his side and communicated earlier he passed peacefully after a He also starred in an iconic "This is SportsCenter" commercial. Even print stalwarts like Wilson and Kornheiser gave in and caricaturized themselves for financial gain and reputational loss. He was 67. We are mourning his loss.
Pat has asked the to release further information. John Clayton passed away today at a Seattle area hospital. https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2022/03/18/former-espn-insider-john-clayton-dies-at-67/, 2023 NFL Draft: Three-round mock projections, and one big trade, NFL 2023 salary cap: Eagles have most dead money, champion Chiefs least, The 101 greatest nicknames in football history, NFL draft: Every quarterback who went No. He was as big as it gets in this biz. John was the PFWAs 19th president (1999-2000) and the organizations 2007 Bill Nunn Jr. Award recipient, the organization said in a statement. Whats really sad is that he took care of his wife who has MS and now shes left alone. What is a 'coconut heart' and is it a real thing? Be at ease. That means those tending him will not take extraordinary measures to prolong his life, but will instead try to minimize pain and provide peace of mind in his last days. . A kind person, with an honest but accurate perspective on the NFL. Rest in peace. John Clayton passed away today at a Seattle area hospital. When I joined ESPN he shepherded me through all the shows, made sure I knew my way around. God Bless him. He was publishing stories as recently as last week. John Clayton passed away on March 18, 2022. He was 67. What happened to Jeremy Lin, over 10 years after the Linsanity phenomenon, Dwight Howard drills deep money ball in Taiwanese League's three point contest, Joey Logano's new hair prompts outpour of support after alopecia battle, Best Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury memes after undefeated Brit beats YouTuber, Baseball fans stunned by 'sudden' passing of minor league pitcher Matt Pobereyko, Linus Pauling Day honors history-making Nobel Prize winner in elite club with Marie Curie, Jehovah's Witnesses announces change in Governing Body for first time since 1980, Infamous cold case revisited decade after fisherman solved the missing persons mystery, Former Sen Claire McCaskill and family have had their fair share of health battles, Prominent Catholic priest converts to Islam after decades of exploring faith, Derecho storms find their meaning in 'direct' translation of Spanish word, TikTok user reveals rumored Starbucks spring cups which follow blue theme, Sweet'N Low doesn't contain erythritol as study links sweetener to heart attacks, Ingredient linked to heart attacks is commonly found in stevia sweeteners, New study suggests link between common low-calorie sweetener and heart attack, IHOP is giving fluffy buttermilk pancakes for free on National Pancake Day, Zero-calorie sweetener erythritol linked to heart attack and stroke, Google honors 'Godfather of Broken Hearts' on anniversary of singer's great achievement, Justin and Selena's fans are obsessing over a man in tie-dye hoodie, Ben Kweller and Liz lose 16-year-old in car accident, Reports of Harry Styles' alleged new girlfriend has many fans in meltdown, Who are Darius Jacksons parents? Always very informative and loved his sense of humor the last few years. John was a pro in every sense of the word. In a tribute to Clayton, his former employer, the Tacoma News Tribune,shared storiesfrom writers and editors who worked with Clayton in the 1990s. pic.twitter.com/34rFeSjiEW, Longtime Hall of Fame Selector and NFL writer/insider John Clayton has passed away at the age of 67. "The Professor" was a friend to so many in our business. . This is just some of the worse news. with a good spirit His wife Pat and sister Amy were at his side and communicated earlier he passed peacefully after a brief illness. We all learned something from The Professor over the years and we will miss him dearly. Per Chris Mortensen, Clayton died in a Seattle-area hospital after "a brief illness." Heres John Clayton with Slayer backstage at their 2013 Seattle show pic.twitter.com/Sjd0AIjuju, Wu-Tang Is For The Children (@WUTangKids) March 19, 2022, We join the sports community in mourning the passing of Hall of Fame broadcaster and Seattle legend, John Clayton. Nicknamed The Professor, Clayton spent more than two decadescovering the Pittsburgh Steelersfor the The Pittsburgh Press and the Seattle Seahawks for The News Tribune in Tacoma. In a heartbreakingpiecepenned by NFL journalist Bill Williamson, the writer wrote about how hell remember the late Professor by replaying his voicemails. John Clayton was a legend . During his time with ESPN, Clayton starred in one of the most memorable SportsCenter commercials of all time in which he transforms from polished NFL insider to obsessed Slayer fan just seconds after appearing on the network. He loved his family and wife so deeply. And he was never cynical about the jobhe LOVED it (Only thing hed ever brag about was his ability to hit 32 camps in like 25 days).

RIP to a legend. On a personal level, John was incredibly generous to me when I succeeded him as the Seahawks beat reporter at the Tacoma News Tribune many years ago. He also worked as a correspondent for The Sporting News. A Pennsylvania native, Clayton, who won the 2007 Bill Nunn Jr. Award for making a "long and distinguished contribution to pro football through coverage," covered the Steelers at The Pittsburgh Press and later the Seahawks for the Tacoma News Tribune. Sam Claflin had 'never picked up a guitar' before taking on Fleetwood Mac-inspired role, How to sign the Mindhunter season 3 petition after fans call for renewal. The Philadelphia Eagles have promoted quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson to offensive coordinator and hired Sean Desai as defensive coordinator. Clayton was awarded with what is now known as the Bill Nunn Memorial Award by the Professional Football Writers of America in 2007. John Clayton, one of the most prominent national NFL journalists who worked at ESPN for more than 20 years, died Friday. Everyone on Around the Horn. It read: "I'm posting a notice of personal friend and hall of fame broadcaster John Clayton passing today at 3pm.". RIP. He found me, gave me advice, gave me some information for the broadcast and as always, wanted to talk about Braddock, PA. RIP John. We all learned something from "The Professor" over the years and we will miss him dearly. In reality, he was prince in the profession whose passing had the NFL world grieving on Friday, and whose memory will be smiled upon every autumn. 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. I guess the point is that football journalism was a better place because John Clayton was in it, and it would be in an even better place if we were all a little more like John. He loved Seahawks football and we loved him for it. The family of Pennsylvania senator John Fetterman described how they fled to Canada to escape a media circus over his "severe" clinical depression. Sad to hear was one of the very best, not full of himself just telling the story. Sad to see an information based sports journalist go. He took his work seriously, with all his files and spreadsheets, but not himself. During his time at the university, Clayton was inducted into the sports hall of fame in 2001. Great NFL reporter. I'm thinking about her tonight.". RIP, Johnpic.twitter.com/5s5H0gQZcu. We loved John.

It struck me how much he loved his job. 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Thats what got him the great stories, ahead of everybody else. John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 19, 2022, Im heartbroken to hear the news of my dear friend John Claytons passing. Thank you for everything John, I am so grateful for your friendship. He is truly missed. John Claytons cause of death was due to a brief illness, passed away on Friday, at age 67. The company was founded by Bill Rasmussen, his son, Scott Rasmussen, and Ed Eagan. He dedicated his life to his wife and to football. We send our deepest condolences RIP. RIP, Professor. pic.twitter.com/34rFeSjiEW, Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2022. RIP kind sir. Ernest L. Henderson MALONE Ernest L. Henderson, 73, of Brushton. Devastating. He worked as a beat reporter for The Pittsburgh Press and Tacoma News Tribune. He also starred in the greatest This Is SportsCenter commercial of all time. Claytons fame grew with his fabulous role in a This Is SportsCenter commercial. 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