About Mike Kahn
Lived 1954 – 2008 (aged 54). Mike Kahn was an American journalist.
Michael Alan Kahn (June 5, 1954 – December 17, 2008) was a sports journalist, best known for his contributions, via what is now CBS Sportsline, to the beginnings of internet sports journalism.
Mike Kahn most notably started his journalistic career in Jefferson City, covering high school sports, but swiftly moved up the ranks. He soon landed a job at the Tacoma News Tribune, where he joined John Clayton and Bart Wright to create a nationally renowned sports page. Sportsline was eventually bought out by Viacom in 2004, which led to layoffs of many workers, including Mike. Michael then joined the Seattle Seahawks as their staff writer, until his death in 2008 from complications with lung cancer.
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Who was Mike Kahn?
American sports journalist
When was Mike Kahn born?
Mike Kahn was born on 5 June 1954.
When did Mike Kahn die?
Mike Kahn died on 17 December 2008.
What was Mike Kahn's occupation?
Mike Kahn was a journalist.
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Mike Kahn was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Kahn. https://biography.guide/mike-kahn/
MLA: "Mike Kahn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-kahn/.
Chicago: "Mike Kahn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-kahn/.
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