Broadcaster Chris Schenkel Passes Away.
Jim Amato - 9/15/2005
One of sports most well liked respected sportscasters Chris Schenkel has
passed away. He was 82 years old. Closely associated with ABC's Wide World
Of Sports broadcast series, Mr. Schenkel was a main stay for many sports
including boxing. He called many fights and at times he co-anchored bouts
with Howard Cosell. Mr. Schenkel's pleasant but informative delivery as
well as his gentlemanly demeanor led to broadcasting career that spanned
six decades.
Among his many broadcasting highlights was his call of 1958 NFL
Championship Game in which the Baltimore Colts defeated the New York
Giants in a great game that may have been the start of the NFL's
television popularity.
God bless...May he rest in peace.
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