Robert Carlson was born in Fairfield, Iowa. After graduating from Fairfield High School in 1942, he attended Parsons College, also in Fairfield. Later he attended Kansas City Central Radio and TV School before joining the staff of KIRX Radio in 1949. It was there that he became known as the “Voice of the Bulldogs” for… Read more »
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Team: Kirksville High School
Gary “Skip” Grossnickle
Gary “Skip” Grossnickle was a standout athlete for Kirksville High School. As a 9th grader, when grades 10-12 were the only high school grades, Gary played quarterback for the high school team. In high school, Gary was selected Captain or Co-Captain in football, basketball and track all three years. A three year letterman for the… Read more »
Rod Staggs
Sometimes, Rod Staggs looks back on his career as a track & field coach in high schools, colleges and for Team USA and just shakes his head in awe. No, not about the incredible performances of his athletes. Instead, it’s far more important than that. “In real time, I was amazed with their performances,” Staggs… Read more »