Jim McKay, Known for 1972 Munich Reports, Dies

SelectPlusJim McKay, Known for 1972 Munich Reports, DiesJim McKay, Known for 1972 Munich Reports, DiesThe Associated PressSportscaster Jim McKay, who relayed to Americans the tragedy at the 1972 Munich Olympics with accuracy and compassion, has died at the age of 86. (June 8)As the face of ABC's Wide World of Sports for more than 40 years --- Jim Mckay was described by his colleagues as the personification of class and style.He covered competitions ranging from badminton to barrel jumping ---and almost everything else in between.But no doubt McKay will be remembered for his reports from the 1972 Olympics in Munich...11 Israeli athletes were taken hostage by Palestinian terrorists and later killed when a raid to rescue them ended in tragedy.It fell to McKay to deliver the shocking news to Americans at home --- A job he did with both accuracy and compassion, using three simple words: "They're all gone"The groundbreaking journalist passed away Saturday of natural causes at his farm in Maryland.Jim McKay was 86. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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