Jim McKay was to The U.S. Olympic Team what Harry Caray was to The Cubs,What Ray Scott was To The Packers,What Jack Buck was to The Cardinals,What Chuck Thompson was to The Orioles,what Mel Allen was to the Yankees,and What Ernie Harwell was to the Tigers.
You know, I'm 51 years old, and grew up watching ABC's Wide World of Sports. Jim McKay introduced me to so many different sports that had no other television coverage back then. Now, so many years later, as I browse through old, memorable sporting events here on youtube, its really striking how often those clips are accompanied by the narrative of Jim McKay. Feels like he's still here ... and still showing me that wonderful, wide world of sports.
Jim, You were a big part of my Saturday afternoons as a little kid. I was too young to remember your words from Munich, I was barely 2 years old. But I'm just one of many whose lives you have touched with your journalistic brilliance and professionalism. Part of my childhood died with you. Thank you, Jim, for all the memories. I pray that God continues to keep your family under the Shadow of His wing. Rest in Peace, friend. --Sharon
Barrel jumping,demo derby,cliff diving,tree chopping,arm wrestling etc..etc..Who else but Jim could hold your interest for an hour and a half all the while making the contestants feel like their sport was the most important one in the whole WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS.This was one truely kind hearted man that just so happened to be a pioneer and the best at what he did.Part of my chidhood died today.Go showem' how to do it in heaven Jim!! These 3 words will always stay with me"THEY'RE ALL GONE.RIP Jim!
Thanks for the memories Jim- back when watching sports on the weekend was a special event every week. I am glad we got to see you at the Torino games sharing with the world your experiences for one last Olympics. Peace be with you and your family.
Jim. Thank you for all the wonderfull memories and all the fun times of wide world of sports. You were a mans man and the greatest sports brodcaster ever. Im sure a lot of brodcasters looked up to you and i for one will always remember you as the best of the best. Rest in peace jim and god bless your family.
Jim McKay and Wide World of Sports on Saturday afternoons was a staple of my childhood and youth. It was, along with living with three brothers, a big part of how I learned about various sports during that time. Thanks to all view my tribute to share memories and mourn his passing. He was an icon.
Jim McKay was to The U.S. Olympic Team what Harry Caray was to The Cubs,What Ray Scott was To The Packers,What Jack Buck was to The Cardinals,What Chuck Thompson was to The Orioles,what Mel Allen was to the Yankees,and What Ernie Harwell was to the Tigers.
Airsoftcleaner 1 year ago
Jim Mckay was a great man mmmmckay
RiPmj57 1 year ago
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jisangNY1 2 years ago
I agree with you on Susan. She reminds me of Edith Prickley from SCTV but the other two aren't that bad IMHO. Sterling brings some life to the game.
freetobefreddy 2 years ago
I'll say it again: Jim, almost single handedly, brought the obscure sports to the masses here in the US.
He made those sports IMPORTANT in a way they would never have been, but for his input, his championing of the participants.
"Alexieve," the soviet weightlifter, for example owes a large portion of his own notoriety to McKay, personally.
For me, and with Jim McKay's passing, the world of "sport" has certainly now diminished now, and quite largely too.
Jim will certainly be missed.
straightandkink917 3 years ago
A true gentleman he is, as always.
waddleduckie1 3 years ago 2
I still get choked up over his death but he led a great life. Truly will be missed
6043815 3 years ago
You know, I'm 51 years old, and grew up watching ABC's Wide World of Sports. Jim McKay introduced me to so many different sports that had no other television coverage back then. Now, so many years later, as I browse through old, memorable sporting events here on youtube, its really striking how often those clips are accompanied by the narrative of Jim McKay. Feels like he's still here ... and still showing me that wonderful, wide world of sports.
Thank you, Jim.
TLeemail 3 years ago 3
Jim, You were a big part of my Saturday afternoons as a little kid. I was too young to remember your words from Munich, I was barely 2 years old. But I'm just one of many whose lives you have touched with your journalistic brilliance and professionalism. Part of my childhood died with you. Thank you, Jim, for all the memories. I pray that God continues to keep your family under the Shadow of His wing. Rest in Peace, friend. --Sharon
MAMsMom97 3 years ago 4
r.i.p. jim
DylanToth 3 years ago 2
every Saturday, Wide World of Sports, he did everything, like Cosell, we don't have guys like that now, just ones trying to be as good as them
schef99 3 years ago 4
jim mckay a true pioneer gone but will never be forgotten
psu68born 3 years ago 6
Barrel jumping,demo derby,cliff diving,tree chopping,arm wrestling etc..etc..Who else but Jim could hold your interest for an hour and a half all the while making the contestants feel like their sport was the most important one in the whole WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS.This was one truely kind hearted man that just so happened to be a pioneer and the best at what he did.Part of my chidhood died today.Go showem' how to do it in heaven Jim!! These 3 words will always stay with me"THEY'RE ALL GONE.RIP Jim!
jport56 3 years ago 6
Thanks for the memories Jim- back when watching sports on the weekend was a special event every week. I am glad we got to see you at the Torino games sharing with the world your experiences for one last Olympics. Peace be with you and your family.
supernatural66NEW 3 years ago 2
Jim. Thank you for all the wonderfull memories and all the fun times of wide world of sports. You were a mans man and the greatest sports brodcaster ever. Im sure a lot of brodcasters looked up to you and i for one will always remember you as the best of the best. Rest in peace jim and god bless your family.
mrmike1881 3 years ago
Thank You for a fantastic Career. You will definately be missed.
the broadcast booth in heaven just got the greatest announcer EVER.
Thank you and Rest In Peace.
backrubs62 3 years ago
Munich 1972. No more powerful moment in sports broadcasting ever. Thanks for sharing.
florange00 3 years ago
Thank you Jim McKay!
God blessed all of us sports fans by giving us you!
You are my hero.
Desperadorrj 3 years ago
One of the greatest sportscasters of all time. We will all miss him.
simpsonsfan2007 3 years ago
Spanning the globe....
Rest well my friend
lostinSC36 3 years ago
R.I.P. Jim McKay - The greatest anchor in Triple Crown coverage history. The Racing world already misses you, Jim!
dahoss65 3 years ago
Jim McKay and Wide World were a part of Saturday's in the 60's & 70's that I will never forget.
RIP Mr McKay.
schsdrummer 3 years ago 2
Goodbye Jim...we all respected you, you were a Giant amongst men, women, people in general.
You will live in our hearts as long as we remember you... and then some.
ColonelPhillipGreen 3 years ago 3
Jim McKay will never be forgotten. One of the best sportscasters I have ever watched. He will be missed.
buzzy07405 3 years ago 3
Watch as Jim McKay guids Desormeaux and Big Brown to the Triple Crown today. Thank You Jim, a classic.
gtrav313 3 years ago 3
RIP Part of my saturdays in those days, got a chance to learn about other sports often times waiting for the Ali fights to come on
blazer4715 3 years ago 3
A class act all the way. RIP.
Lava1964 3 years ago 3
It was so stupid to cancel ABC's Wide World of Sports. It was still doing well in the ratings.
TELEVISIONARCHIVES 3 years ago 3
Jim McKay and Wide World of Sports on Saturday afternoons was a staple of my childhood and youth. It was, along with living with three brothers, a big part of how I learned about various sports during that time. Thanks to all view my tribute to share memories and mourn his passing. He was an icon.
55gma 3 years ago
He was one of the main reasons I watched WWOS for years! RIP
harporocks 3 years ago 3
"They're all gone." - Jim McKay, Munich, 1972
UnBeguiled 3 years ago 3
R.I.P
george2648 3 years ago 3
RIP
sallee5 3 years ago 3
R.I.P.
jprc03 3 years ago 3
A fine gentleman,and an excellent journalist,and broadcaster!Rest in peace!
will1066us 3 years ago 3
The Olympics will not ever be the same!
klarson84 3 years ago 3
Still love that theme...RIP Mr. McKay.
jfury76 3 years ago 3
Good Man. His Munich broadcast gets me in tears to this day
cjohnsonmason 3 years ago 3