Mccracken, Jarrell
(*1927)
Mccracken, Jarrell (November 18, 1927) Jarrell McCracken grew up the son of a Baptist minister in Dodge City, Kansas. He graduated from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where in 1950 he earned a BA degree in speech and religion. In 1953, he earned an MA in religion and history. The young entrepreneur supported himself while attending Baylor by working at local radio station KWTX as a deejay and radio announcer. He was the play-byplay voice for Pittsburgh’s Class B farm team, the Waco Pirates…