ABC's Wide World of Sports

Season 1

ABC's Wide World of Sports is a sports anthology series on American television that ran from 1961 to 1998 and was hosted by Jim McKay. The title continued to be used for general sports programs until 2006. As the title suggests, it aired on the American Broadcasting Company, primarily on Saturdays.

Where to Watch ABC's Wide World of Sports • Season 1

20 Episodes

  • The Penn Relay Carnival
    E1
    The Penn Relay CarnivalThe first edition of ABC's Wide World of Sports with the Penn Relays from Franklin Field in Philadelphia and the Drake Relays from Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Oklahoma Sooners vs. Syracuse Orangemen
    E2
    Oklahoma Sooners vs. Syracuse OrangemenReplay of the Classic 1959 Orange Bowl game.
  • PBA World Championship
    E3
    PBA World ChampionshipThe Professional Bowlers Association World Championship in Paramus, New Jersey and the first telecast of the Professional Bowlers Tour on ABC Sports. Southpaw Roy Lown wins $15,000 by defeating Rich Robinette in the final match.
  • FA Cup
    E4
    FA CupFA Cup Soccer Championship from London, England.
  • Indianapolis 500 Time Trials
    E5
    Indianapolis 500 Time TrialsThe 1961 Indianapolis 500 Time Trials from Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Pancho González vs. Andrés Gimeno
    E6
    Pancho González vs. Andrés GimenoThe World Championship of Tennis from Mexico City.
  • Canada Cup
    E7
    Canada CupThe 1961 Canada Cup Golf Championship in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico.
  • Le Mans Grand Prix
    E8
    Le Mans Grand PrixThe 38th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans.
  • National AAU Track & Field Games
    E9
    National AAU Track & Field GamesThe 40th annual National AAU Track and Field Championships.
  • Men's Soft ball All-Star Game
    E10
    Men's Soft ball All-Star GameThe Men's Softball All-Star Game from Clearwater, Florida in 1961.
  • The Masters Water Ski Tournament
    E11
    The Masters Water Ski TournamentThe 1961 Masters Water Skiing Tournament in Pine Mountain, Georgia.
  • National Gymnastics Championships
    E12
    National Gymnastics ChampionshipsDallas, Texas hosts the 1961 National Gymnastics Championships.
  • USA-USSR Track and Field Dual Meet
    E13
    USA-USSR Track and Field Dual Meet
  • NPB All-Star Game
    E14
    NPB All-Star Game
  • Cheyenne Frontier Days
    E15
    Cheyenne Frontier Days
  • Women's National AAU Swimming Championships
    E16
    Women's National AAU Swimming Championships
  • Arnold Palmer vs. Gary Player
    E17
    Arnold Palmer vs. Gary Player
  • Men's National AAU Swimming Championships
    E18
    Men's National AAU Swimming Championships
  • VII World Water Ski Championship
    E19
    VII World Water Ski Championship
  • Dallas Texans vs. San Diego Chargers
    E20
    Dallas Texans vs. San Diego ChargersAmerican Football League Opening Game: San Diego at Dallas.

 

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