R.I.P JIM MCKAY

Absolutely had to dedicate today's show and this blog to the passing of Jim McKay, the legendary broadcaster and over all class act. In an age when people waste their time and big chunks of their TV or radio listening with lying dirtbags like most of the political hosts on the air or reality TV, this man stood out as a bastion of character and integrity. As someone who will always work to raise the bar in this industry and not dumb down their show, I've always admired his work. Most praise his compassionate work for his coverage of the 1972 Munich Massacre but anyone can have a great moment like Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series. McKay did high level, quality, interesting, heartfelt work for more than a half century. When I was 8, 9, 10 or 12 years old watching ABC's Wide World of Sports, he made me care about cliff diving, cricket or auto racing because of his stories and presentation. As the years passsed when he covered the sports I loved like Horse Racing or more Olympics, they just seemed larger than life and filled with the intrigue he'd provide with his reports. In an era where the antics of a mindless bimbo like Paris or Brittany gets coverage, Jim's contributions seem even more sensational and brilliant. He takes his place in Broadcast Heaven alongside Howard Cosell, Chick Hearn, Red Barber and the pioneers who set a high standard for this industry and an example for those of us who refuse to give into the "dumbed down" presentations we see all too often. Here's to you Jim McKay and thanks for your humble greatness!