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Mueller co-founded the Sports Media
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Throughout his broadcasting career, Mueller had an impact on many people who went on to have successful sportscasting careers. John Telich, who was mentored by
Mueller at WJKW, later said of him: "Jim was a godsend to me when I came to the station in 1980. He introduced me to everybody in town and I
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mean everyone because Jim was so well connected with athletes, coaches and front office people. Jim was exacting. He cared about the product and wanted to make sure that I, a young ambitious guy, had the same high standards. I will always be grateful for everything he did for me."
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Mueller as an analyst. He remained a commentator with Cleveland until the franchise suspended in 1996. Mueller was commentator for some of the most memorable seasons in Browns history, including the
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