Jim Graner

Jim Graner
Jim Graner
Born	James R. Graner; February 21, 1919; Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Died	January 15, 1976 (aged 56); Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	TV sports anchor; Radio color commentator
Employers	1957–1975: KYW-TV/WKYC; 1955–1960, 1963–1975:; Cleveland Browns Radio Network (via stations WGAR, WERE and WHK);
Spouse	Margaret Graner
Children	1

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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