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  • Jim McKay
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  • James Kenneth McManus (September 24 1921 – June 7 2008), better known by his professional name of Jim McKay, was an American television sports journalist. Born as James Kenneth McManus in 1921 in Philadelphia. Died in 2008. McKay is best known for hosting ABC's Wide World of Sports His "...thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat" introduction is an American sports slogan. He is also known for television coverage of twelve Olympic Games. McKay's son, Sean McManus, a protege of the late Roone Arledge, ([1]) is president of CBS' Sports and News divisions.
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  • Director
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  • 1960
  • 1964
  • 1967
  • 1976
  • 1984
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  • James Kenneth McManus (September 24 1921 – June 7 2008), better known by his professional name of Jim McKay, was an American television sports journalist. Born as James Kenneth McManus in 1921 in Philadelphia. Died in 2008. McKay is best known for hosting ABC's Wide World of Sports His "...thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat" introduction is an American sports slogan. He is also known for television coverage of twelve Olympic Games. McKay has covered a wide variety of special events, including horse races such as the Kentucky Derby, golf events such as the British Open, and the Indianapolis 500. McKay's son, Sean McManus, a protege of the late Roone Arledge, ([1]) is president of CBS' Sports and News divisions.
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