Legendary Sportscaster Jim McKay Dies

[jon1856]

I just about grew up watching him on TV and Wide World of Sports-and to this day I remember his coverage of the 1972 Olympic games.
He was so much more than a sportscaster.
RIP and Godspeed.
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[DeltAlum]

Originally Posted by jon1856

...and to this day I remember his coverage of the 1972 Olympic games.

I remember that as well.

An unfortunate thing for people to remember you for.

Beside that, a real professional and one of the great broadcasters of our era.

[Benzgirl]

I was 10 years old, and it was so eerie.
On a lighter note, I will most often associate Jim McKay with the Wide World of Sports. "The thrill of victory,......... and the agony of defeat"

Rest in Peace

[KSigkid]

His voice is one of the ones I associate most with sports. It's very sad - Bill Patrick did a nice tribute to him this morning on NBC.

May he rest in peace.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

I was 10 years old, and it was so eerie.
On a lighter note, I will most often associate Jim McKay with the Wide World of Sports. "The thrill of victory,......... and the agony of defeat"

Rest in Peace

And his sweaters. For some reason, I remember his sweaters.

RIP Jim