Irv Cross

I am so sad to learn of Irv's passing. He was a friend of my father's in Philadelphia and it was always such a treat for me when he would stop by to chat during the time we were both at Macalester College. I will never forget after my father passed, Irv was ever the gentleman and had such kind words to share with me in my grief. Irv was legendary in everything he did - such a great, kindhearted man who lit up every room he was in with his beautiful smile and gregarious nature. It was such...

I was a young man and Irv car broke down I was working in Georgetown Washington DC. I helped his Volvo get going so he could do his Sports show. Wide World Sports. I called him when years later when his wife and him were managing the Boys and Girls club of St Cloud Minnesota. I had a great bond with him I will always remember him as a wonderful man. I will see you again

Thank you always your in God's grace
Jeff Schmidt

We will miss Ivy's presence and his beautiful smile. He had many contributions to his community, especially for a football player and sportscaster who became the first Black sports analyst on national television and co-hosted “The NFL Today.” May the love and the special memory you shared with him show just how much your life was touched by him. Words could hardly express the sorrow felt for the loss of Mr. Ivy Cross. The pain of losing someone is something we never get use to. But at Isaiah...

Your a marvelous inspiration and truly sincere individual, you are so missed in this life and I too look forward to seeing you in the next, your loving cousin.

You were a trailblazer for our family, our neighborhood, state and national community. May your memory be a blessing to your family and friends

Irv was my favorite sports person for 60 years....since he was drafted by the Eagles. He was always a gentleman on the few occasions that I met him. He even called me from Minnesota about 10 year ago and signed a jersey that I had sent to him.
I lost someone who meant so much to me. God Bless you my friend. #27 forever