EntertainmentAmerican1949 – 2020
Phyllis George
First female sportscaster for major sports events, Miss America 1971
Biography
An American actress, businesswoman, and television personality who was the first female sportscaster to broadcast a major professional sports event. She won the Miss America title in 1971 and had a successful career in television and business.
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Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1949
Died
2020
Thinking about the name
Phylliss
Greek origin
“A double-s variant of Phyllis, likely a phonetic spelling choice or regional variation from the early-to-mid 20th century. The name maintains full classical heritage while the distinctive spelling creates memorable individuality.”