[Darrell Hicks' radio name was Lee Rodgers]
Known as the "open-line king" during the 10 years he was a host on KGO Radio in San Francisco, he later hosted "The Lee Rodgers Show" on HotTalk 560 SFO. A passionate believer in the American Dream, Rodgers said, "It's almost impossible for anybody to begin life in lower circumstances than I did (admittedly without racial handicap). I figure that if you observe the wisdom in the words deferred gratification, and are willing to work your butt off, this society, with all its faults, offers you the opportunity to succeed. That's the starting point." Rodgers was always been primed to succeed. He was born and raised in poverty around Corning, Arkansas, lost part of a leg at age 13 working in the timber industry and then spent years living in different parts of the United States. A self-described part-time coach, referee, catalyst and provocateur, he began his broadcasting career at WIND in 1963 as a disc jockey and sportscaster, followed by stints with radio stations in St. Louis, Miami and Chicago.
He spent over 25 years broadcasting from San Francisco and continued making his voice heard even off the air through his blog.
Known as the "open-line king" during the 10 years he was a host on KGO Radio in San Francisco, he later hosted "The Lee Rodgers Show" on HotTalk 560 SFO. A passionate believer in the American Dream, Rodgers said, "It's almost impossible for anybody to begin life in lower circumstances than I did (admittedly without racial handicap). I figure that if you observe the wisdom in the words deferred gratification, and are willing to work your butt off, this society, with all its faults, offers you the opportunity to succeed. That's the starting point." Rodgers was always been primed to succeed. He was born and raised in poverty around Corning, Arkansas, lost part of a leg at age 13 working in the timber industry and then spent years living in different parts of the United States. A self-described part-time coach, referee, catalyst and provocateur, he began his broadcasting career at WIND in 1963 as a disc jockey and sportscaster, followed by stints with radio stations in St. Louis, Miami and Chicago.
He spent over 25 years broadcasting from San Francisco and continued making his voice heard even off the air through his blog.
[Darrell Hicks' radio name was Lee Rodgers]
Known as the "open-line king" during the 10 years he was a host on KGO Radio in San Francisco, he later hosted "The Lee Rodgers Show" on HotTalk 560 SFO. A passionate believer in the American Dream, Rodgers said, "It's almost impossible for anybody to begin life in lower circumstances than I did (admittedly without racial handicap). I figure that if you observe the wisdom in the words deferred gratification, and are willing to work your butt off, this society, with all its faults, offers you the opportunity to succeed. That's the starting point." Rodgers was always been primed to succeed. He was born and raised in poverty around Corning, Arkansas, lost part of a leg at age 13 working in the timber industry and then spent years living in different parts of the United States. A self-described part-time coach, referee, catalyst and provocateur, he began his broadcasting career at WIND in 1963 as a disc jockey and sportscaster, followed by stints with radio stations in St. Louis, Miami and Chicago.
He spent over 25 years broadcasting from San Francisco and continued making his voice heard even off the air through his blog.
Known as the "open-line king" during the 10 years he was a host on KGO Radio in San Francisco, he later hosted "The Lee Rodgers Show" on HotTalk 560 SFO. A passionate believer in the American Dream, Rodgers said, "It's almost impossible for anybody to begin life in lower circumstances than I did (admittedly without racial handicap). I figure that if you observe the wisdom in the words deferred gratification, and are willing to work your butt off, this society, with all its faults, offers you the opportunity to succeed. That's the starting point." Rodgers was always been primed to succeed. He was born and raised in poverty around Corning, Arkansas, lost part of a leg at age 13 working in the timber industry and then spent years living in different parts of the United States. A self-described part-time coach, referee, catalyst and provocateur, he began his broadcasting career at WIND in 1963 as a disc jockey and sportscaster, followed by stints with radio stations in St. Louis, Miami and Chicago.
He spent over 25 years broadcasting from San Francisco and continued making his voice heard even off the air through his blog.
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