Jim McKay Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jim McKay.

Jim McKay was an American sportscaster most recognized for his work as the host of ABC's Wide World of Sports. Born on September 24, 1921, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, McKay began his broadcasting career in 1947. Over the years, he established himself as a versatile commentator, hosting a wide range of sporting events, including the Olympics, Indianapolis 500, and the Kentucky Derby. He was known for his ability to eloquently capture the drama and emotion of sports, and his compassionate reporting during the terrorist attack at the 1972 Munich Olympics earned him critical acclaim. Jim McKay passed away on June 7, 2008, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of sports broadcasting.

I am playing with the assumptions that we have in our everyd

I am playing with the assumptions that we have in our everyday life when we are tripped up or fooled and we learn something, that makes things exciting - I am having fun with that stuff, but you have to manage it so it doesn't get too cute, that's what I trying to work toward.

Jim McKay

Life Work Fun

I studied secondary education.

I studied secondary education.

Jim McKay

Education

If you're a kid who's not necessarily attractive, and you do

If you're a kid who's not necessarily attractive, and you don't have money, and you're not hip and cool, chances are you're not going to feel good about yourself and want to be an actor.

Jim McKay

Cool

I think Bob Costas is terrific. He's so knowledgeable. He ca

I think Bob Costas is terrific. He's so knowledgeable. He can talk about any subject, not just sports.

Jim McKay

Sports