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Jim McKay
Original name: James Kenneth McManus
Birth: Sep. 24, 1921
Death: Jun. 7, 2008

Sports Journalist and Announcer. Fondly remembered for hosting ABC's "Wide World of Sports" and 12 Olympic Games. He won 13 Emmy's during his career. He was also the first American network sports commentator to visit mainland China. (bio by: John Sheets) 

 
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Burial:
McKay Family Farm
Monkton
Baltimore County
Maryland, USA
 
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: John Sheets
Record added: Jun 07, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 27384791
Jim McKay
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Jim McKay
Added by: John Sheets
 
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We will never forget your broadcast of the Indianapolis 500 For many years you did such a great job
- florida boy 64
 Added: Mar. 9, 2013

- Susan Nunes
 Added: Feb. 26, 2013

- Mike
 Added: Jan. 24, 2013
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