Jim McKay
- January 9, 2024
- Sportscaster
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jim McKay |
| Occupation | Sportscaster |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 24, 1921(1921-09-24) |
| Age | 103 |
| Date Of Death | 2008-06-07 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Pennsylvania |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Jim McKay Biography
| Name | Jim McKay |
| Birthday | Sep 24 |
| Birth Year | 1921 |
| Place Of Birth | Philadelphia |
| Home Town | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Margaret Dempsey |
| Children(s) | Sean McManus, Mary Guba |
Jim McKay is one of the most popular and richest Sportscaster who was born on September 24, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Emmy Award-winning sportscaster from the ABC’s Wide World of Sports. He also earned an Peabody Award and a Sports Lifetime Achievement Award for his work.
Walter Cronkite praised him for his coverage of the 1972 Summer Olympics massacre in Munich. has praised him for his reporting on his coverage of the 1972 Summer Olympics massacre in Munich.
He got married to Margaret Dempsey in 1948.
Jim McKay Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Sportscaster |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jim McKay is one of the richest Sportscaster from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim McKay 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a member of his time in the United States Navy during World War II.
He covered important sporting events such as for instance the British Open, the Indianapolis 500 as well as Kentucky Derby. Kentucky Derby.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
Jim McKay height 5 ft 6 in Jim weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Jim McKay Dating?
According to our records, Jim McKay married to Margaret Dempsey. As of December 1, 2023, Jim McKay’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Sportscaster. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim McKay celebrates birthday on September 24 of every year.
What happened Jim McKay?
McKay died on June 7, 2008, from natural causes at the age of 86. He was survived by his wife Margaret, son Sean, daughter Mary Guba, and three grandchildren. McKay died on the same day as the running of the Belmont Stakes (won by Da’Tara that year).
How many Olympics did Jim McKay announce?
McKay would be lauded for his poise and composure in a most trying circumstance; he became the first sportscaster to win an Emmy Award for news coverage. McKay went on to broadcast 10 Olympic Games for ABC before completing his Olympic career for the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Winter Games aired by NBC.
Who said the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat?
Trivia (3) The show’s host Jim McKay popularized the phrase “The thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat.”
Is Jim McKay still alive?
June 7, 2008
When did Jim Mckay pass away?
June 7, 2008