Skipper called him "one of the most significant and influential members of the ESPN family, as a colleague and mentor."
There were many tributes on Twitter that described Saunders as a wonderful professional colleague, and true family man. ESPN's Scott Van Pelt sent a tweet saying, "When John learned I was having a daughter, he was so thoughtful. So helpful. So JOYFUL in explaining the role of a father to a little girl."
He sent out another tweet, writing, "He explained how fun it was as the relationship evolved. He adored his daughters." (Twitter)
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