Metrosports
Defunct American sports syndication network / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the regional television network known as MetroSports from 1996 to 2013, see Spectrum Sports (Kansas City).
Metrosports was an American sports syndication network. Founded in Rockville, Maryland in 1972, they produced television and radio broadcasts of sports games, primarily college football and basketball, for various local stations. In 1984, they were acquired by Total Communications Systems (TCS) and became TCS/Metrosports. After failing to make payments to sports conferences and losing rights deals, TCS/Metrosports filed for bankruptcy in 1985.
Quick Facts Industry, Founded ...
Industry | Sports syndication |
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Founded | 1972 (1972) in Rockville, Maryland |
Founders | Lenny Klompus, Marsha Cherner |
Defunct | March 15, 1985 (1985-03-15) |
Fate | Chapter 11 bankruptcy |
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