Jim Graner
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James R. Graner (February 21, 1919 – January 15, 1976) was the weeknight sports anchor for Cleveland NBC affiliate KYW-TV (later WKYC) beginning in 1957. He also served as color commentator for the Cleveland Browns Radio Network, most notably alongside Cleveland sportscaster Gib Shanley.
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Born | James R. Graner (1919-02-21)February 21, 1919 Akron, Ohio, U.S.[1] |
Died | January 15, 1976(1976-01-15) (aged 56) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.[1] |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | TV sports anchor Radio color commentator |
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Spouse | Margaret Graner |
Children | 1[5] |
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Graner had operated in both capacities for nearly twenty years when brain cancer took his life in 1976.