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How ESPN Brought Bristol Back from the Brink | Hartford News
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- Sep 13, 2026
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Summary
From a forgotten Connecticut town to global sports domination, ESPN’s wild rise began in 1979 with a risky gamble by Bill Rasmussen and his son in Bristol — a city fighting for survival. Faced with land disputes and skeptical investors, they turned a struggling town into a media powerhouse, even helping bring Little League regionals to town. Despite Rasmussen’s early exit and corporate upheavals, the network thrived — and stayed rooted in Bristol. A new documentary captures this underdog triumph, honoring Rasmussen’s vision that birthed not just a sports giant, but a reborn community. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.courant.com/2026/09/13/dom-amores-sunday-read-birth-of-espn-a-true-ct-success-story-dan-hurley-on-nba-trade-and-more/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3f7aa49304a2ec6c Report issues to [email protected].