Geoffrey Mason, a pioneering figure in sports television with a career spanning five decades, has died at the age of 85. Mason was best known for his role as coordinating producer during ABC's coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, where he oversaw the broadcast of the hostage crisis that shocked the world. His leadership during the event, which was watched by nearly 900 million people, became a defining moment in live news coverage. Mason's influence extended far beyond that day, as he worked on eight Olympic Games and numerous other major sporting events, earning 24 Emmy Awards and induction into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. He was also recognized for his mentorship, philanthropy, and dedication to the industry, leaving a lasting legacy in sports media.