Frank Chirkinian
Birthday:
1927, USA
Frank Chirkinian was born in 1927 in the USA. He was a producer, known for Tin Cup (1996), The 1970 Masters Tournament (1970) and ESPN SportsCentury (1999). He was married to Mary Jane Chirkinian. He died on March 4, 2011 in North Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
On his nickname "Ayatollah:" Pat Summerall gave me the name in the late 1970s, when the Shah of Iran was deposed and replaced by Khomenini. ...Show more »
On his nickname "Ayatollah:" Pat Summerall gave me the name in the late 1970s, when the Shah of Iran was deposed and replaced by Khomenini. I admit, reluctantly, that I enjoyed the nickname. If nothing else, it beat being called Hitler. Show less «
In rehearsals I was profane as could be. I ripped everybody. We had seven announcers all wanting air time, and it was important they remembe...Show more »
In rehearsals I was profane as could be. I ripped everybody. We had seven announcers all wanting air time, and it was important they remember I was the boss. I treated my crew almost like children, and let's face it, sometimes children need to be spanked. It was a form of tough love. Show less «
I showed lots and lots of golfers and lots and lots of golf shots and I try never to subordinate the event to my ego. When I die, I want my ...Show more »
I showed lots and lots of golfers and lots and lots of golf shots and I try never to subordinate the event to my ego. When I die, I want my epitaph to read, 'He stayed out of the way.' Show less «
