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Jim McKay - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 24, 1921 |
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| Died | June 07, 2008 (age 86) |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Jim McKay's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Host of ABC's 'Wide World of Sports' and Olympic Games coverage. |
Intro
Jim McKay was an acclaimed American television sports journalist, best known for hosting ABC's 'Wide World of Sports' for several decades, where he became a trusted and familiar voice in sports broadcasting.
Early Life & Background
Jim McKay, born James Kenneth McManus, grew up in Pennsylvania and attended Loyola College in Baltimore. He began his media career in newspaper work, later moving into radio before transitioning to television.
Career Highlights
- Hosted ABC's 'Wide World of Sports' from 1961 to 1998.
- Anchored ABC's coverage of 12 Olympic Games, notably reporting on the Munich massacre in 1972.
- Received 13 Emmy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1995.
Trivia
- Changed his professional name from James Kenneth McManus to Jim McKay for television.
- Famous for the catchphrase: 'the thrill of victory... and the agony of defeat.'
- His son, Sean McManus, served as president of CBS Sports and CBS News.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Jim McKay born?
Jim McKay was born the 24 September 1921.
Where is Jim McKay from?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About September 24th, 1921, in brief:
- Historical events: James Kenneth McManus, known professionally as Jim McKay, was born on September 24, 1921, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He became a renowned American television sports journalist, best known for hosting ABC's "Wide World of Sports" from 1961 to 1998. McKay also covered 12 Olympic Games and was acclaimed for his reporting on the Munich massacre at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
- Day of the week: September 24th, 1921 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Dangerous Blues by Mamie Smith & Her Jazz Hounds
- Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King
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