Shelly Saltman, a sports promoter who helped fuel interest in the Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match and Evel Knievel's attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon, has died. He was 87.
Saltman died Saturday in Los Angeles, publicist Michael Saltzman announced.
The original president of Fox Sports, Saltman worked for Lew Wasserman at McA television and for Mark McCormack at Img. After launching his own PR firm, he represented musical acts including Andy Williams, The Osmonds, Roger Miller and Ray Stevens.
Later, he managed the careers of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky,...
Saltman died Saturday in Los Angeles, publicist Michael Saltzman announced.
The original president of Fox Sports, Saltman worked for Lew Wasserman at McA television and for Mark McCormack at Img. After launching his own PR firm, he represented musical acts including Andy Williams, The Osmonds, Roger Miller and Ray Stevens.
Later, he managed the careers of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky,...
- 2/19/2019
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