RIP Jim McKay

[sprite75]

I see Jim McKay passed away earlier today.  Most of us probably remember him from Wide World of Sports, and "...the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat!"  I know many a Saturday afternoon was spent growing up watching that show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCZaYbifgLA

[Allhallowsday]

Yes, Jim McKay died and it's sad news.  I recall him fondly also. 

This thread probably belongs in the PRESS RELEASES and NEWS sub-forum, but thanks for posting it.    

[Doc Daneeka]

He was the oldest famous person alive with my birthday

[trekgeezer]

I was at an awards ceremony in Boston back in 1983 and met Jim McKay (he was the guest speaker).  A very nice man.  I have his autograph on a napkin somewhere.