Magazine
Fall/Winter 1999

Rich Calacci '91

Account Executive, CBS-TV Sports

What 20th century event had the greatest impact on your profession or field of study? What lesson do you take away from that event?

With his win at the Masters and subsequent charismatic and artful presence on the PGA tour, Tiger Woods has proven, as did Jackie Robinson, that one man can make a difference.

Personally, what is the most meaningful life lesson you have taken from your vocation or avocation?

Stay in the gameŃsome of the best games are won on the last play!

What person(s) or mentor(s) have had the most significant impact on your life? Can you describe how that person affected your life?

Rick Baker, executive director of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association gave me a memo of what he expected from me, and, in turn, what I could expect from him. Mutual respect delivers results.

In your experience, what is the greatest misconception the public has about your vocation (or field of study) or the people in that vocation?

Most viewers have no idea of the number of people and the amount of resources required to make sports television happen.

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