Jim McKay, 1921-2008

Chris Rauchs, Fort Worth, Texas — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:01:23 GMT

I'm always going to remember Jim McKay and his amazing coverage of Wide World of Sports and all of the Olympics. My love of a wide variety of spectator sports comes from having grown up watching him. Viens avec Dieu, mon ami!

Jim McKay, 1921-2008

tim harper, las vegas nevada — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:12:14 GMT

the last of a dying breed

Jim McKay, 1921-2008

Russell Pettengill — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:29:36 GMT

Not only did we loose a great, ground breaking sports reporter, we have lost a great journalist and human being. It seems as though I grew up listening and watching Jim McKay, and now it seems that I have lost a member of my own family. He will be missed.

Jim McKay, 1921-2008

John Troth, Jr - Phila. Pa — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:13:38 GMT

I remember Roon Arlidge who started "Wide World of Sports". Wasn't it Roon who have Jim his chance and while Jim was good it was Roon who set up the atmosphere where talent was attracted. Why isn't Roon mentioned?
John

Jim McKay, 1921-2008

Debra Hiebert, Sacramento, California — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:23:06 GMT

What sad, sad news I awoke to this morning. I have shed tears on our great loss. Jim McKay gone. The Olympic Voice gone.

His voice will forever live in my mind and heart. His words of the "Thrill of Victory . . . . and the Agony of Defeat" always brought anticipation as I watched the coverage of sports, espcially The Olympic Games, frome a child into an adult. He will be greatly missed and Mr. McCay's voice and mannerisim of atheletic story coverage will never be seen again.

My heart and prayers to the entire McKay Family and all that had the opportunity to work with him over the years; and the countless stories of athletes across the world he was able to touch through his news coverage and his Olympic voice.

Jim McKay, 1921-2008

Brad Kad — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:50:20 GMT

Because of Jim I learned about Russian Ice motorcycle racing. What a great guy!

Jim McKay, 1921-2008

Steve — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:59:43 GMT

The guy was loved by all. I doubt there is a guy my age in the U.S. who didn't know who Jim McKay was because in our formative years we all watched the Olympics, we all watched the Indy 500, and we all watched Wide World of Sports. None of these things have been as major of events in the U.S. as they were during his time.

Jim McKay, 1921-2008

Peter Cross Concord, CA — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:18:31 GMT

Jim McKay made sports sound like you were watching an important news event. I agree with Debra: Jim McKay was a voice heard from childhood, through my teenage years and adulthood. I will never forget his introduction to the Montreal Games in 1976: "Well, here we go again".

Jim McKay, 1921-2008

Barbara Philadelphia PA — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:53:14 GMT

He is one of the best ever! Don't think we'll ever be lucky to have another one like him...

Jim McKay, 1921-2008

grease — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:20:32 GMT

thats sad that jim Mckay died

Jim McKay, 1921-2008

Tom Lucero, Seattle, WA — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:31:07 GMT

Today's young people probably cant believe a time when we had three TV stations. Seeing Mexico, let alone Cliff diving, was a HUGE thrill. Seeing athletes behind the "Iron curtin", Then a quick tour of China, a man hitting a golf ball over the "Great Wall". Off to Spain, gotta a Bull fight to cover, Off to the USSR they have some figure skater's we need to meet, and learn how hard they have worked, A big car race? We got a tour of Monaco. He was more than just a sportscaster, He was our tour guide to the world! Thank you for your hard work. God Bless, and God Speed. To the greatest of them All.

Jim McKay, 1921-2008

John Butler, Caledonia, MI — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:09:13 GMT

Jim McKay was the best!

Jim McKay, 1921-2008

Jennifer, Houston, TX — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:18:33 GMT

I grew up watching Wide World of Sports with Jim McKay. We have lost a great American and great jounalist.