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Ron Jacober

WIBV 1968-1969;

KSD 1969-1986;

KXOK 1986-1987;

KMOX 1987-2015;

Inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 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.

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