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Television producer (1926–2011)

Frank Chirkinian (June 3, 1926 – March 4, 2011)^[1] was an Armenian-American television sports producer and director.

He is most notable for his work on golf coverage, though he also directed coverage of the Winter Olympics, the United States Open Tennis Championships, college and professional American football, auto racing and the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.^[2] He died at his Florida home after suffering from lung cancer.^[1] Shortly before his death, Chirkinian was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame; he was inducted posthumously.^[3]

Early life

Chirkinian was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^{[citation needed]}

Golf coverage

Chirkinian was known as the "father of televised golf" for the impact he had on golf broadcasting.^[2] He came to the attention of CBS after he impressed with his direction of the 1958 PGA Championship.^[2] Recrui