Jim Graner

Jim Graner
Born
James R. Graner

(1919-02-21)February 21, 1919
Akron, Ohio, U.S.[1]
DiedJanuary 15, 1976(1976-01-15) (aged 56)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.[1]
Occupation(s)TV sports anchor
Radio color commentator
Employers
SpouseMargaret Graner
Children1[5]

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.

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

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