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Long-time broadcaster Jerry Geehan used this manual, portable typewriter to write stories on local sports. Geehan, who graduated from Lincoln High School in Tacoma in 1930, is considered to be the top sports broadcaster in Tacoma and Pierce County. He began his impressive broadcasting career in 1932 at KVI Radio. In 1937, he became the first broadcaster for the Tacoma Tigers. He continued to climb in his career and in 1952 he was the general manager of Channel 13 TV. From 1952 to 1969, he was the was the owner and general manager of KTAC Radio. Many of Tacoma's famous sportscasters got their start under Geehan.Lexicon
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