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Jacober, Ron

Ron Jacober – 2006

Ron’s work in St. Louis sports broadcasting began at KSD in 1970, a job that required work on both radio and television, After a short stint at KXOK from 1985-1987, he moved to KMOX, working in both sports management and broadcasting.

He hosted the station’s popular “Sports on a Sunday,” was morning drive sports anchor and produced numerous sports specials. In addition, he worked as a commentator for CBS Sports at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

Ron was given a World Series ring by the Cardinals in 1982 for his broadcasting efforts. He was cited as Alumnus of the Year by the Southern Illinois University School of Journalism, has received AIR Awards and the Jack Buck/MS Award for his Olympics broadcasts.

By STLMHF, 3 yearsMay 17, 2022 ago

Radio HOF

Fatherley, Richard Ward

Richard Ward Fatherley – 2006

One of the “voice of God” men hired by Bud Connell, Fatherley came to KXOK in 1964 from WDEE in New Haven, CT. He was in charge of production and imaging at the top music station in St. Louis during its glory years of the mid ‘60s.

His creativity and outgoing personality spilled over from the production studio into his on-the-street character as the “KXOK Millionaire,” handing out cash to listeners. He was also the source of “Fatherley Advice” on the top-rated Johnny Rabbitt show. Fatherley also worked as a fill-in announcer there.

Fatherley pointed with pride to his innovation of seeking out community leaders to voice public service announcements on the Top 40 station.

By STLMHF, 3 yearsMay 17, 2022 ago

Radio HOF

Dixon, Jerome

Jerome Dixon – 2006

Jerome took over the host’s position on KATZ’s “Night Beat Down Rhythm Street” after his brother Dave was promoted to program director.

His announcing style was laid back, and he continued originating the show from area cocktail lounges through his four years on the air, 1963-1967, supplementing his income with a full-time overnight job at the Post Office and co-ownership of a record shop. A tenor gospel singer as a child, Jerome Dixon continued the “race radio” tradition of taking the broadcasts out into the community.

Like his brother, his life was cut short in a traffic accident near Chicago.

By STLMHF, 3 yearsMay 17, 2022 ago

Radio HOF

Dark, Danny

Danny Dark – 2006

Having worked with Bud Connell at WFUN in Miami, Danny Dark was one of the first people Connell brought on board at KXOK in 1961, where he quickly became top-rated. Listeners knew him as “Danny Dark from Radio Park.”

Local friends remember him as the kind of guy who’d meet with them at a neighborhood tavern and tell jokes and laugh until closing time. In late 1962, Dark left KXOK for a brief stint at WIL before his stellar career took him to Hollywood to become the most dominant voice in America.

He was the voice of dozens of major companies’ commercials, the first heard on TV’s Bonanza, the cartoon voice of Superman, and the rich, baritone voice of NBC-TV for over 25 years.

By STLMHF, 3 yearsMay 17, 2022 ago

Radio HOF

Coffee, Lee

Lee Coffee – 2006

Employed at various times at six different radio stations – some more than once – Lee Coffee was flexible enough to handle any format. He was nicknamed “The Musical Pumpkin” at KSHE after someone found a photo of him dressed in costume.

Rotund, loved by his co-workers, with a laid back style and deep voice, Coffee once left radio briefly to become a TV news director, but he returned as a part-timer at KSD before leaving television completely for his first love.

He had also worked at WIBV, KWK and WRTH before retiring from WEW in 1991.

By STLMHF, 3 yearsMay 17, 2022 ago

Radio HOF

Chase, Gene

Gene Chase – 2006

Those listeners who remember Gene Chase from his years of beautiful music station KCFM may have trouble thinking of him in terms of anything but a deep-voiced, classy announcer filled with musical knowledge. But his alter ego had been at the forefront for awhile on WIL, where he was known as “Big Daddy-O from All-Night Raddio.”

Chase went the extra mile to hook up with virtually every musical act that came through St. Louis, interviewing them at the Chase Club or Municipal Opera, then playing the tapes on his shows to share those moments with listeners.

After leaving the air he continued in the business selling advertising.

Listen to Gene Chase on WIL, from 1958

By STLMHF, 3 yearsMay 17, 2022 ago