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Death day
June 7, 2008 (86 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Libra
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Celebrities born on September 24
Born in 1921
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Libra named Jim
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First name Jim
Jim McKay
James Kenneth "Jim" McManus, also known as Jim McKay, is an American sports television reporter. McKay is best known for hosting ABC's World Wide Sports. His introduction to the show was infused into American pop culture, in which viewers remember the show's mission and what to expect. He is also known for his television coverage of the 12 Olympics and is respected by everyone for his memorable reporting on the Munich massacre at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In particular, these include horse racing events such as the Kentucky Derby, golf events like the British Open and the Indianapolis 500. McKay's son, Sean McManus, guardian Roone Arledge, is president of CBS Sports.
BornJames Kenneth McManus, September 24, 1921, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 7, 2008, Monkton, Maryland, U.S.
OccupationSportscaster, sportswriter, actor
Years active1955–2000, 2002, 2006
ChildrenSean and Mary

About Jim McKay

Sportscaster Jim McKay was born on September 24, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (He dies at the age of 86, on June 7, 2008).

ABC's Wide World of Sports sportscaster with an Emmy Award. For his efforts, he received a Peabody Award and a Sports Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Jim McKay before becoming famous

Jim McKay was born in the Zodiac sign Libra (The Scales), and 1921 is also the year of Rooster (雞) in the Chinese Zodiac.

During WWII, he served in the United States Navy.

Achievement of Jim McKay

He covered the British Open, the Indianapolis 500, and the Kentucky Derby, among other important athletic events.

Jim McKay's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1948, he married Margaret Dempsey.

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Journalist Walter Cronkite commended him for his coverage of the Munich massacre at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Walter Cronkite (1916 - 2009) (Journalist)
Walter Cronkite (1916 - 2009)

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Jim McKay Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Jim McKay updated on March 12 2023.