Jack Whitaker

As actor

​Born in Philadelphia, Whitaker joined WCAU-TV in Philadelphia, where he broadcast weather and sports. His colleagues included Ed McMahon and John Facenda. Whitaker also did color commentary for the Philadelphia Eagles in the late 50s. He also became a play-by-play broadcaster in 1960, when the Eagles won the NFL Championship.​

In 1961, Whitaker joined CBS Sports, where he covered the first Super Bowl, Secretariat’s Triple Crown, golf’s majors, and boxing. He also served as a studio host for The NFL Today. Of all the sports Whitaker covered, golf was the sport he enjoyed the most. Whitaker di…