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WATCH: ESPN gives heartfelt sendoff to Oregon legend Neil Everett

The Oregon Duck legend got a heartfelt sendoff on ESPN after working his final show in a 23-year career.

One of the most famous Oregon Ducks in the sporting world got his sendoff on Friday night, making his last appearance on Sports Center.

Neil Everett, a beloved sports anchor, and historic Oregon alum, was on his last edition of Sports Center, and he got a nice sendoff with some of his finest moments on the show.

It was announced earlier in June that Everett is no longer going to be employed at the Worldwide Leader of Sports, instead having his contract expire during Disney’s on-air talent cuts. In other words, ESPN is letting him become a free agent after 23 years at the company.

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Twitter Reactions: Sporting world reacts to Oregon legend Neil Everett leaving ESPN

“Bartender…Jack!” Oregon Duck legend Neil Everett will be leaving ESPN after 23 years. His departure left the sporting world traveling down memory lane.

If you think about the most famous and prominent figures in today’s sporting world, it’s hard not to have Neil Everett on the list.

Because of Everett, it was not uncommon to hear a “Quack quack!” on ESPN’s Sportscenter in primetime on the west coast. As a notable alumnus of the University of Oregon and a beloved member of the journalism community, it was easy to look up to Everett and admire his lighthearted and joyous attitude as he did the work that so many kids dream of doing when they grow up.

It was announced on Thursday that Everett is no longer going to be employed at the Worldwide Leader of Sports, instead having his contract expire during Disney’s on-air talent cuts. In other words, ESPN is letting him become a free agent after 23 years at the company.

As one of the most popular Sportscenter hosts that ESPN has ever had, the news the Everett was leaving the company made some waves across the sporting world. Some of the most prominent figures in the industry took to social media to express their sorrow and gratitude. Here are some of the most notable reactions.