Marlborough Minute - Special Guest, Jim Daopoulos

In this episode of Marlborough Minute, host Matt Besachio sits down with Jim Daopoulos, Marlborough High Class of 1965 graduate, former NFL official, broadcast analyst, and Kentucky Football Hall of Fame inductee. Jim’s remarkable journey took him from growing up in a close-knit Greek-American family in Marlborough to officiating 225 NFL games, including Super Bowl XXXIII. Jim shares fascinating stories from his decades on the field, from his early days as a standout basketball player at Marlborough High and the University of Kentucky, to his transition into officiating, to memorable encounters with legendary coaches and players. He reflects on the pressure and pride of working the Super Bowl, what it was like dealing with coaches like Jerry Glanville, and his later years supervising NFL officials and helping expand the league globally through NFL Europe. It’s an inspiring conversation filled with local pride, sports history, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world’s biggest stage.