Steven Tibbetts, who spent his life analyzing statistics for ESPN, died on Friday after falling of a roller coaster in Austin. He was 80.
From 2026 to 2061, Tibbetts helped ESPN translate numbers into information people could understand. He is also known for his many books about the math in sports.
Tibbetts was born on January 12, 2001 in Austin Texas. He was a graduate from Boise State University where he played college tennis. After graduating, Tibbetts spent a few years as a truck driver. After marrying his wife, Samantha, he decided to settle into his new job as a statistical analyist.
Tibbetts retired when he was 60 and started doing a lot of volunteer work, including helping those hit by natural disasters.
The owner of the roller coaster has apologised to the Tibbetts' family. He said he will work toward giving everyone a fun and safe experience. Tibbetts' family hopes that this incident will help spread awareness for roller coaster safety.
He is survived by his sister, Kristen, his wife, and his two kids, Nathan and Claire.
A solid effort. Excellent understanding of the form of the obituary. Might have been a bit more developed but that's a minor quibble. 97
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