Jim Graner
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| Born |
James R. Graner February 21, 1919 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 1976 (aged 56) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Malignant brain tumor |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation |
TV sports anchor Radio color commentator |
| Employer |
1957–1975: KYW-TV/WKYC (TV-3) 1955–1960, 1963–1975: Cleveland Browns Radio Network (via stations: WTAM, WGAR (AM), WERE (1300 AM), and WHK) |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Graner |
| Children | Louis 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.
Graner was born in Akron, Ohio, but grew up in its neighboring suburb of Stow. After graduating from Stow High School in 1937, he attended Ohio Wesleyan University, but left after two years to work at a Cleveland railroad office. Graner also served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and upon his return, went into broadcasting as a radio announcer. He later married and had a son, Lou.
Jim Graner served as the daily evening sports anchor for Cleveland NBC affiliate KYW-TV (later WKYC) beginning in 1957, working alongside the likes of weathermen Joe Finan, Dick Goddard, and Wally Kinnan. Occasionally, he would also fill in for fellow sportscaster Bob Neal.
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