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Jim McKay

Born: Sept. 24, 1921
Radio-TV

host and commentator of ABC's Olympic coverage and “Wide World of Sports” show since 1961; 12-time Emmy winner; also given Peabody Award in 1988 and Life Achievement Emmy in 1990; became part owner of Baltimore Orioles in 1993.


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