Jim Nantz
ST AUGUSTINE, FL - MAY 06: Announcer Jim Nantz inducts Ken Venturi into the World Golf Hall of Fame on May 6, 2013 at the World Golf Village in St Augustine, Florida.
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Doctors told his mother he will never speak
He was a deeply principled man with a dynamic presence. He just exuded class ... Through his competitive days and unequalled broadcasting career, Kenny became a human bridge connecting everyone from Sarazen, Nelson and Hogan to the greatest players of today's generation. Kenny faced many adversities in his life and always found a way to win.
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Newsday's coverage
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Jim Valvano's win was Jim Nantz's loss
forever will be the upset of Houston by Seaford Highs own Jim Valvano and North Carolina State in Albuquerque.But CBS Jim Nantz experienced that event from the opposite perspective, as a recent Houston alum who watched in horror as the final play unfolded.I Read more »
Around the web
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Nantz remembers Ken Venturi, his best friend, fellow golf announcer
Jim Nantz and Ken Venturi shared front-row seats to some of the greatest moments in golf. You knew their relationship was going to be special when the first Masters they worked together they were witness to Jack Nicklaus winning his sixth green jacket in 5/24/13 from Standard-Examiner Read more »
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Does the PGA Tour Need to Get More Scandalous?
Every week, our panel of sports fans discusses a topic of the moment. For today's conversation, Hampton Stevens (writer, ESPN and The Atlantic), Jake Simpson (writer, The Atlantic), and Patrick Hruby (writer, Sports on Earth and The Atlantic) discuss the 5/24/13 from The Atlantic Read more »
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Atlanta Falcons break season ticket sales record
Hello, friends (Jim Nantz voice). It's been a while since I've posted, so I apologize. Surely you all have missed my writing. Seriously, don't respond to that. The Falcons offseason continues to drag on, but one headline should all make you feel good abo from The Falcoholic Read more »
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Memories
Ken Venturi died Friday and an emotional Jim Nantz spoke to John Cook about Venturi's life Saturday from the Byron Nelson Championship. Cook, who growing up was a pupil of Venturi's, spoke candidly and emotionally about his relationship with the 14-time from CBS Sports Read more »
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Venturi had precious friendship with Byron Nelson
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Ken Venturi was a 14-year-old with a camera trying to get a picture of Byron Nelson when he first met the golfer who would become a mentor and dear friend. "He was, like, getting under the ropes a little bit, " Nelson's widow, Peggy, from Mail.com Read more »
