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- Birth nameMark Hume McCormack
- Mark McCormack was born on November 6, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a producer, known for Carmen (1989), Grandstand (1958) and 60 Minutes (1968). He was married to Betsy McCormack and Nancy Breckenridge. He died on May 16, 2003 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesBetsy McCormack(March 1, 1986 - May 16, 2003) (his death, 1 child)Nancy Breckenridge(October 9, 1954 - 1984) (divorced, 3 children)
- The movie, Wimbledon (2004,) was dedicated to the honor of his memory, as he headed a sports management firm that represents top tennis talent among others.
- His 1984 book "What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School" spent 21 consecutive weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Other books: "The Terrible Truth About Lawyers" (1987), "What They Still Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School" (1989), "The 110% Solution" (1991), "Hit The Ground Running" (1993).
- His widow, Betsy Nagelsen, is a two-time Australian Open doubles champion and a Wimbledon doubles finalist.
- Suffered a fractured skull at age six when he was struck by a car.
- 1990: Named "Most Powerful Man in Sport" by Sports Illustrated
- People say, 'Why don't you retire?' I say: 'Because I get to play golf with Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods, tennis with Monica Seles and I get to go to Wimbledon and Paul McCartney's wedding. I do every day what most people retire to do. So why retire?'
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