Irv Cross was born on 27 July 1939 in Hammond, Indiana, USA. He was married to Yvonne Hawkins and Elizabeth Tucker. He died on 28 February 2021 in North Oaks, Minnesota, USA.
Became the first Black announcer to do the National Football League, serving commentator and analyst as swell as the host of the NFL Today network show. His broadcast career spanned 1971-94.
