Jun 10, 2008 1:18 pm US/Eastern
Viewers Remember Legendary Sportscaster Jim McKay
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Sportscaster Jim McKay in a publicity photo when he hosted the ABC program "Wide World of Sports."
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"What can be said that hasn't already been said? Jim McKay was a "Great American." His concern for his fellow humans was
second to none. I followed him from the start of Wild World of Sports, and he was always the professional. I never got to personally meet him, but I feel like he was a part of the family. God Speed to his family, and God Bless Jim McKay." -- Rusty Leftwich
"We live in the Hereford zone and have seen Mr. McKay in Graul's Market in Hereford quite often. My daughter and husband are both EMTs at Hereford EMS Rescue.They have responded to many calls at his home. He was a wonderful man who cared for his wife and his community. He will be surely missed." -- Toni Simms
"WJZ, I was so saddened to learn of Jim McKay's passing. I am 40 years old, so I basically grew up watching him report on so many spectacular sporting events. My favorite was the Olympics that he would always cover. He is truly an icon and a master of his trade. I loved his distinct voice and his signature "The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat." I will never forget it! I will truly miss his voice and presence in the news profession. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Thank you. -- K. Miller
"I have been a fan of the Olympics since 1968 and a fan of sports in general due to ABC's Wide World of Sports or, better said, because of Jim McKay. His telling of a story had humanity and integrity unmatched even today. The Olympics will miss him, as well as the new fans of the Olympics that will never see or hear him." -- Marianne
"I worked for Jim McKay (the McManus Family) from 1983-1989. I was his housekeeper and nanny to his grandson when he would come and visit his grandparents. I knew Jim McKay as a wonderful man who deeply loved his family. He never let his fame keep him from treating everyone with respect. I am sorry that my 12-year-old son's generation do not really realize who he was and the enormity of what he did for the Olympic games and sports in general by making the athletes real people that we could all relate to. We can all still learn from him. He is one to be remembered as a great legend to tell our children about! My deepest sympathy to his family." -- Doris Keck (Armacost)
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