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- Birth nameChristopher Eugene Schenkel
- Chris Schenkel was born on August 21, 1923 in Bippus, Indiana, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Kingpin (1996), Greedy (1994) and Dreamer (1979). He was married to Francesca Delfino (Fran Paige). He died on September 11, 2005 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA.
- SpouseFrancesca Delfino (Fran Paige)(January 3, 1955 - September 11, 2005) (his death, 3 children)
- Recipient of the Pete Rozelle Award (which rewards exceptional longtime contributions to radio and TV in pro football) in 1992.
- American sportscaster: New York (football) Giants, NCAA college football, professional bowlers tour, professional boxing, horse racing, professional golf, and NBA basketball.
- Olympic Games broadcaster (including anchorman): Squaw Valley, Grenoble, Mexico City, Munich, Montreal, Lake Placid, Los Angeles and Calgary.
- Involved in Indian affairs since 1974. A local Miami Indian tribe made him an honorary Chieftan naming him "Mo-Nu" which means one liked by everyone.
- Buried at St. John's United Church of Christ Cemetery located in Bippus, Huntington County, Indiana.
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