The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat . . .

[Firefight911]

RIP Jim McKay.

 

Who can ever forget the sports casting memories he was a part of? Boxing, Indy 500, Munich Olympics tragedy, etc.

 

He was the Wide World of Sports. ABC in its heyday.

 

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[DaveTheAffable]

Good memories of Jim McKay and Olympics, Monday Night Football.

 

...and with nothing but respect for his passing... I cant help but think that your present conditon has you thinking about ABC Sports and ...

 

"Agony of da feet..."

 

 

 

Rest Well Jim McKay....

[Whip]

My greatest memory of the man is his coverage of the 1972 Olympics.

 

 

 

 

 

[Huzband]

That's so sad.

 

He was the quinticential announcer for the Wide World of Sports & Indy 500.

 

I'll miss him.

[Knifemaker]

one newsman you felt you could trust...

[VinnyR11]

A wonderful sportscaster. I agree with Bill that he really seemed genuine.

 

If I remember correctly, I think Wide World of Sports was one of the very few places (possible only?) spots to air motorcycle racing, or is my mind slipping once again.

[Huzband]

They were the first, & only I think, to air Superbikers. That was the beginning of what we now know as Super Moto.

[hANNAbONE]

"...the racecars are strewn all over the raceway..." classic..!

 

He has been missed and will be forever missed...awesome guy.

[Joe Frickin' Friday]

My greatest memory of the man is his coverage of the 1972 Olympics.

 

I was only 2 at the time, so it's not something I remember. But as was pointed out tonight, back then, there was no internet, no ESPN; McKay was the one to break that sad news.