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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Jack O'Rourke of KYW Philly Dies at Age 80.

Sportscaster Jack O?Rourke collapsed and died after covering a Phillies game. O?Rourke began his career at KYW in 1966. During that time he worked as a news anchor and served as the station?s City Hall bureau chief. O?Rourke lived in Secane, Pa., and leaves behind a wife, four children, seven  grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. O?Rourke also worked for NBC Radio in New York for 20 years before returning to Philadelphia in 1989. While at NBC, O?Rourke was presented the coveted George Foster Peabody award, which recognizes journalism excellence, distinguished achievement and public service.



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