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Jim McKay |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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MUCH MORE THAN SPORTS James Kenneth McManus September 24, 1921 – June 7, 2008 We heard the, "thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat" We all knew when he said it That, we’d be in for a treat. Through the, "Wide World Of Sports" He showed us places, never seen From the North Pole to the South And all of those, in between. He spent years spanning the Globe And brought us news and sports And from the Olympics in Munich He gave us all, those sad reports. His passion was the sport of kings Founder of the, "Maryland Million Day" His love of horses and their races Lasting, until his final day. A legend in the sports industry But, he left us so much more Showed, it’s how you play the game It’s not how much, you score. This World will be a lesser place Without his great charm and wit Yes, he surely will be missed Much more, than just a little bit. 06.08.2008 Del "Abe" Jones Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity. |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Abe, Your tributes are wonderful and I agree with you - Mr. McKay will be missed. There are no others who were like him that I see. Alison |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I was saddened by the news of Jim McKay's (McManus as I have now learned)passing. He certainly lived a full life during his 86 years. I recall how he was on the air for 16 hours during the massacre at the Munich Olympics. You have written a fine poem to celebrate this fine man's life. He was an American icon. God speed, Jim! ~ and hugs to you, Dear Abe! EA |
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