Broadcasting legend, UNC alum Jim Lampley writing his own story
Posted May 2, 2024
A familiar face and voice of Olympic broadcasts over the years is North Carolina native Jim Lampley. The Carolina alum has covered a record 14 Olympic Games and countless other memorable moments, including the 1980 “Miracle on Ice,” arguably the biggest upset in sports history. Many also remember Lampley from his 30-year run with HBO Boxing.
(Spectrum News 1)
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