Anthony William Packer was a very recognized American sportscaster and published author who lived from February 25, 1940, until January 26, 2023.
Packer worked as a color analyst for college basketball coverage on television for more than three decades.
Packer began his career at the network level with NBC (1974–1981) before moving on to CBS (1981–2008).
From 1975 until 2008, he covered every NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship, including the Final Four.
He also covered ACC games for Raycom Sports for many years. He worked on Hoops, a computer game, in 1986. In 1993, Packer received a Sports Emmy Award.
According to The Washington Post, Packer received the Marvin Francis Award in 2005 for “notable achievement and service in coverage of the ACC.”
Where will Billy Packer be buried? Burial site and Find a Grave details
Where Billy will be buried has not been disclosed by his family. Thus we will update you as soon as possible. He passed away at the age of 82 years old.
