Background
Kay, Jim Mc was born on September 24, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph F. and Florence (Gallagher) McManus.
Kay, Jim Mc was born on September 24, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph F. and Florence (Gallagher) McManus.
Bachelor of Arts, Loyola College, Baltimore, 1943; HLD (honorary), Loyola College, Baltimore, 1981.
Reporter, Baltimore Evening Sun, 1946-1947; news and sports commentator station, WMAR- television, Baltimore, 1947-1950; sports commentator, Columbia Broadcasting System Network, 1950-1961; host, This is New York, 1958-1959; sports commentator for, Winter and Summer Olympics, 1960-1988; host, ABC Wide World of Sports, from 1961; now commentator, ABC Sports. Chairman "Maryland Million" Horse Racing Program, since 1986.
Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member of Jockey, Baltimore Country, Maryland, Caves Valley (Baltimore) Golf, Pinetree (Florida) Golf Club, Thoroughbred Club of Am.
Married Margaret Dempsey, October 2, 1948. Children: Mary Edwina, Sean Joseph.