James R. Graner (February 21, 1919 – January 15, 1976) was the weeknight sports anchor for Cleveland NBC affiliate KYW-TV (later WKYC) beginning in 1957.

[3] After graduating from Stow High School in 1937,[6] he attended Ohio Wesleyan University, but left after two years to work at a Cleveland railroad office.

[5] Jim Graner served as the daily evening sports anchor for Cleveland NBC affiliate KYW-TV (later WKYC) beginning in 1957,[2] working alongside the likes of weathermen Joe Finan, Dick Goddard, and Wally Kinnan.

[11][12] Graner first served as color commentator for the Cleveland Browns from 1955–1960, working for radio station WGAR (1220 AM) alongside Bill McColgan.

[17] Dick Lebeau — currently the defensive coordinator for the Browns' archrival, the Pittsburgh Steelers — fondly recalls listening to Graner on the radio during his youth in Ohio.

[3] The Jim Graner Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament was named in his honor; the first of these annual events was held in June 1976 at the Tanglewood Country Club of Chagrin Falls, Ohio and was attended by Cleveland native Bob Hope, among other "well known entertainers.