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Legendary sports commentator Jimmy Magee dies, aged 82

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

08:48 20 Sep 2017


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Popular sports presenter Jimmy Magee has died, aged 82.

The veteran broadcaster, known as the 'Memory Man', died after a brief illness.

The 'memory man' commentator covered an astonishing 10 World Cups and 11 Olympic Games during his illustrious career.

Jimmy - you will be sorely missed by us all.

Listen to Jimmy commentating on Michael Carruth's Olympic gold medal win in Barcelona.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLNMQFAbMO8


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