Jim McKay: My World in My Words

"The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat..." became synonymous with ABC TV's "Wide World Of Sports" which premiered in 1961. When most think of that phrase and the scene of Vinko Bogat... Read all"The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat..." became synonymous with ABC TV's "Wide World Of Sports" which premiered in 1961. When most think of that phrase and the scene of Vinko Bogataj careening off the ski jump, the name and image of Jim McKay also comes to mind. James K... Read all"The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat..." became synonymous with ABC TV's "Wide World Of Sports" which premiered in 1961. When most think of that phrase and the scene of Vinko Bogataj careening off the ski jump, the name and image of Jim McKay also comes to mind. James K. McManus always wanted to be a sportswriter and began in print, moving to television in i... Read all