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Jun 7, 2008 · June 7, 2008— -- Jim McKay, 86, a longtime television sports journalist, has died of natural causes in Maryland, according to a statement from the McKay family. McKay is best known for ...
In his nearly three-hour interview, Jim McKay (1921-2008) talks about starting his career in 1947 at WMAR-TV in Baltimore. He discusses going on to work with producer Roone Arledge at the beginning of ABC's Wide World of Sports, staying nearly four decades with the job as the show's host and commentator. McKay speaks about hosting the network's coverage of the Olympics for over 30 years ...
Jun 7, 2008 · June 7, 2008 10:55 am. Jim McKay. Jim McKay, the longtime ABC sportscaster who hosted “Wide World of Sports” for more than thirty years, has died. He was 86. New York Times obituary. ESPN, the sports partner for ABC, said Mr. McKay died of natural causes in Maryland. As its title suggests, “Wide World of Sports” broadened the definition ...
Ron Cantor. Jim McKay was on air for 14 straight hours and delivered the news that Palestinian terrorists had killed the nine remaining hostages, after murdering two in the early hours the day before.
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Jim McKay(I) Director. Producer. Writer. IMDbProStarmeterSee rank. Jim McKay is known for Girls Town (1996), Our Song (2000) and En el séptimo día (2017). More at IMDbPro. Contact info.
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Jim McKay was a world-renowned sports broadcaster, winning 13 Emmy Awards and recipient of the George Polk Memorial Award for Journalism. Born in Philadelphia, McKay’s broadcasting career spanned multiple sports, including horse racing, golf and racing. He served as host of ABC’s “Wide World of Sports” for 37 years, educating a ...
