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Jim Donovan, a former CBS Philadelphia news anchor, has retired with a bang. He holds the Guinness World Record for the largest sock collection!
During his career as a news anchor, his colorful socks and eye-catching designs began to captivate viewers. Fans would regularly send him new socks, some even with his face emblazoned on them. Guinness World Records has finally confirmed that Donovan owns a total of 1,531 unique pairs.
For Donovan, breaking this record was a long-held dream. A “bucket list” item that was completed right after his retirement. And now, his socks are not just foot adornments, but also a colorful and joyful legacy that leaves a lasting mark.
It’s a fascinating story.
While others collect cars or coins, Donovan collected socks. And he turned his love of color into a world record.
During his career as a news anchor, his colorful socks and eye-catching designs began to captivate viewers. Fans would regularly send him new socks, some even with his face emblazoned on them. Guinness World Records has finally confirmed that Donovan owns a total of 1,531 unique pairs.
For Donovan, breaking this record was a long-held dream. A “bucket list” item that was completed right after his retirement. And now, his socks are not just foot adornments, but also a colorful and joyful legacy that leaves a lasting mark.
It’s a fascinating story.
While others collect cars or coins, Donovan collected socks. And he turned his love of color into a world record.