Heartbroken. Brief illness? Loved talking ball with him. Clayton is the reason I listened to the local Seattle radio guys in the morning and the afternoonhe breathed NFL football and really enjoyed talking about his spreadsheetshe knew statistics off the top of his headhe seemed to be disappointed that Russell Wilson got tradedan opinion of many Seahawks fans. The best football analyst out there, bar none. He took his work seriously, with all his files and spreadsheets, but not himself. John Clayton, Beloved NFL Reporter for ESPN, Dead at 67 Following Brief Illness The veteran sports broadcaster's family confirmed his death to ESPN on Friday I met him in Pittsburgh more than 40 years ago. Came up with the scruples of print journalism and stuck to them. Clayton's wife, Pat, and sister, Amy, were at his side. 1. The architect of the greatest SportsCentrer commercial ever. John Clayton passed away on March 18, 2022. Clayton is best known for his time His wife Pat and sister Amy were at his side and communicated earlier he passed peacefully after a Be at ease. He was on the beat for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks, he was an NFL insider for ESPN, he was an award-winner, most recently hosted The John Clayton Weekends show, and was the centerpiece of one of the most memorable ESPN commercials of all time. We are mourning his loss.. He loved his family and wife so deeply. I grew up learning about football from John as a fan and it was a thrill to be on his radio show. John will be greatly missed," she continued. John Clayton will be remembered in so many ways, from how he looked after his wife Pat, to the mark he made in reporting, to the standard he set, wrote ESPNs Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. RIP Mr. Clayton. John was the best. His cause of death has not yet been confirmed. The platform was soon flooded with tributes to the "beloved" journalist, who died after a brief illness at 67. "The Professor" was a friend to so many in our business. Probably the best football journalist ever for the Seattle area. ", "John was a treasured member of our team," said Cangiano, later adding: "His connections, friendships, and relationships throughout the sports world were simply unmatched. It was at a Super Bowl during my Radio Show days and his SportsCenter promotional clip had become a thing. The details of Claytons death are not publicly known but Chris Mortensen, Johns friend and former colleague, provided some information on social media. WASHINGTON John Clayton, one of the country's leading NFL insiders, died Friday after a brief illness, his family said. His impact and contribution to the game of football will be missed. Gary Belsky remembers John Claytons NYC visits. We all learned something from The Professor over the years and we will miss him dearly. He was so passionate about his work and craft. I can honestly say that my relationship with ESPN was the second best in my life. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. During his senior year, the Braddock, Penn., native was hired by The Pittsburgh Press. Rest in peace. Chris Mortensen tweeted, John Clayton passed away today at a Seattle area hospital,. Guess I need to listen to a little Slayer in tribute. ", The Steelers also offered their condolences in a statement shared Friday evening on Twitter. ", "His love of football was only surpassed by his love, loyalty, and dedication to his wife Pat. Tributes poured in via social media after the news was announced. Clayton continued to cover the Seahawks for the Seattle affiliate of ESPN Radio after leaving Mothership. VETERAN NFL and ESPN reporter John Clayton, who appeared in a famed SportsCenter commercial, has passed away at 67. I really loved listening to John on the radio. Nobody could talk NFL business like John. The Seahawks statement said they were heartbroken to learn of his death. Claytons long-time ESPN colleague Chris Most recently, Clayton hosted The John Clayton Weekends show on Seattle Sports 710. pic.twitter.com/xFGdTYstnT, Longtime Hall of Fame Selector and NFL writer/insider John Clayton has passed away at the age of 67.His impact and contribution to the game of football will be missed. https://t.co/LlJH5Fd4xD, The passing of John Clayton is truly heart breaking. And he loved it back. He was a tremendous writer, great football journalist, and friend to so many at The Fan and beyond. "We will all miss your words and brilliance @JohnClaytonNFL #RIPJohnClayton," the quarterback wrote. ", "He was one of those colleagues who was not only always eager to help you, but went above and beyond to help," Wickersham wrote on Twitter, later adding in his thread that Clayton "was an incredible husband and proud native of Pittsburgh, with a knowledge of funk that rivaled his salary cap mastery. His @SportsCenter commercial is one of the best of all time and accented his wonderful sense of humor. pic.twitter.com/T0apxRkICJ, I had the honor of meeting John Clayton once. Pat has asked @Seahawks to release more information.. We will miss John and send our deepest condolences to Pat and his sister Amy.". He finished a seemingly normal segment by tearing off a faux suit, letting his hair down and enjoying Slayer while eating takeout Chinese food. 1 draft pick, Caserio looking to build new foundation with Ryans, Carroll: Smith's self-belief was key to success, Longtime NFL writer John Clayton dies at 67, Aaron Rodgers has concluded his darkness retreat, Lamar Jacksons camp leaks some information to Stephen A. Smith, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, Darkness retreat over, decision time arrives for Aaron Rodgers, Michael Irvins lawyer is mad as hell that Marriott refuses to produce surveillance video, Former Chiefs teammates rip LeSean McCoy, defend Eric Bieniemy, Tua Tagovailoa turns to Judo to avoid head injuries when falling, XFL 3.0 debuts to significantly lower ratings than XFL 2.0. I get excited about the little things.". He was 67. Updated: 8:13 AM PDT March 19, 2022. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Pat and his family and friends.". Hell be missed in our ranks. Juju Smith-Schuster: Contract| Highlights| Did the chiefs sign, Deshaun Watson: Legal problem| What did actually do. The Philadelphia Eagles have promoted quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson to offensive coordinator and hired Sean Desai as defensive coordinator. His wife Pat and sister Amy were at his side and communicated earlier he passed peacefully after a RIP John. 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He moved to the Seattle area in 1986 to cover the Seahawks for the Tacoma News Tribune and became one of the most visible and respected sports personalities in the area, initially with his newspaper work and later online. Speaking Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman called quarterback Jalen Hurts an "elite talent" but wouldn't dive into specifics on negations. RIP. Condolences to his family and friends. , Like a lot of Seattle sports fans, I looked up to John; Ill never forget when he emerged from Hall of Fame voting to tell me, excitedly, that Kenny Easley got in. Seemed like a genuinely charismatic individual. He dedicated his life to his wife and to football. Mom! I know I enjoyed his segmentsRIP John & condolences to his family Sometimes he also had good analysis based off of that info, and he delivered that too. John Claytons net worth was estimated to be $31 million US dollars in 2022. There's so much information and analytical stuff, it's phenomenal. That is sad news! God Bless him. A very well respected journalist and family man. When John Clayton left ESPN in 2017, he posted a heartfelt tweet about the network but he made it clear that as much as he enjoyed sports, he had one true love. Showed me a park to take my kids and where to grab a quick bite.. The Steelers, one of the teams Clayton covered during his career, paid tribute Friday: . For 50 years, Clayton covered the NFL with passion and integrity, adapting to the game as it evolved and the sportswriting profession changed alongside it. Our condolences to his wife Pat, family, colleagues and his many friends pic.twitter.com/66XLBeAXYF, Pro Football Writers (@PFWAwriters) March 19, 2022, Saddened to hear of the passing of John Clayton. He was one of those colleagues who was not only always eager to help you, but went above and beyond to help. Known as "The Professor," Clayton was a much-respected and beloved figure in the NFL media world who passed away after a brief illness, the Seahawks My heartfelt condolences to Pat and the family. Steve Levy (@espnSteveLevy) March 19, 2022. Another sports memory and legend growing up. RIP. He is a Hall of Famer. Oof. It was one of the funniest things on ESPN. Condolences to his friends and family. How sad.Claytons pieces on ESPN were awesome, so informative, RIP. He was 67. He dedicated his life to his wife and to football. RIP to a gentleman and Hall of Famer. And Clayton's death sparked a myriad of memorials from former co-workers and reporters in the wake of the news: Heartbroken. Statement from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on the passing of John Clayton: https://t.co/xUOiO7MUFe pic.twitter.com/YQ8jhxT05K. Clayton became a national celebrity for his classic This is SportsCenter ad. died at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue. My thought was something happened/is happening to his wife Pat (I think she has a really good caregiver). I was shocked to hear this tragic news! Left me hundreds of voicemails over the years. He subsequently covered the Steelers for the Pittsburgh Press and the Seahawks for the Tacoma News Tribune, according toDeadline. Clayton began his career in the Pittsburgh Press in the mid-1980s, covering the Steelers, before moving to Seattle to cover the Seahawks for the Tacoma News Tribune. ", Heartbroken. John Clayton, beloved sports journalist and Braddock native, has died at age 67. John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 19, 2022, Im heartbroken to hear the news of my dear friend John Claytons passing. The commercial ad was a classic. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter described the longtime analyst as "a pioneer, a caretaker, a Hall of Famer and a slayer, in every sense" alongside the beloved SportsCenter ad. We all learned He was 67. Rest in Peace John Clayton. This was my first sideline job for the NFL. Along with his wife Pat, JohnClayton is survived by his sister Amy. RIP. Clayton has been inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame of Duquesne University. Never heard a bad thing about him. He joined ESPN in 1995 and worked there until 2017 when he wrote and broadcasted on football. The family of Jimmy Carter last week announced that the former president, a cancer survivor who had been in the hospital for undisclosed reasons, was heading home for hospice care. John Clayton, whose list of contacts in the NFL was matched only by his attention to detail and dedication to his craft, died Friday in Washington after a brief Clayton, nicknamed "The Professor," died Friday afternoon in Washington state, his family confirmed to ESPN . Wow. Today we will discuss about John Clayton: How did die| Cause of death| illness| Death. His wife Pat and sister Amy were at his side and communicated earlier he passed peacefully after a brief illness.
We loved John. #RIP JC, Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) March 19, 2022. In addition to all his great on-camera work in Bristol, John also starred in one of the funniest ESPN commercials ever dropping the line, Hey ma, Im with my segment!!. He was 67. But so very fortunate to have known such a kind soul., When I first met John Clayton, I was so nervous to meet a legend. What is a 'coconut heart' and is it a real thing? Rock on, king pic.twitter.com/QPfbwgNRF3, To the professor. We loved John. He was so kind and gracious with his time I will forever be grateful. WebJohn Clayton, who spent more than 20 years covering the NFL for ESPN, has died following a brief illness. A true gentleman who was kind, especially to those younger who were just beginning to understand how to cover pro footballRIP to this HOF'er. #Commanders place franchise tag on DT Daron Payne: Blake Martinez is raking in big bucks after retiring from the NFL. Rest in peace. He refused to BS the audience. 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