Jim Graner

James R. "Jim" 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.Graner had operated in both capacities for nearly twenty years when brain cancer took his life in 1976.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 21, 1919
Birth nameJames R. Graner
Birth place
Ohio , Akron Ohio
Nationality
United States
cause of death
Malignancy
Date of deathJanuary 15, 1976
Place of death
Cleveland , Ohio

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  1. http://clevelandclassicmedia.blogspot.com/search?q=%22jim+graner%22
  2. http://www.wkyc.com/company/about_us