Traina Thoughts: Remembering the Illustrious Career of Regis Philbin

While Regis was most known for 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,' he also had many connections to the sports world, including helping to launch FS1.

Regis Philbin, who died recently at the age of 88, was a beloved and legendary broadcaster. And while Regis was most known for his work with Kathie Lee and later Kelly Ripa and 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,' he also had many connections to the sports world, including helping to launch FS1. Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg discussed what made Regis so universally appealing with SI media columnist Jimmy Traina.

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