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The Lincoln Saltdogs have announced the hiring of Len Clark as the club’s director of broadcasting and communications. “Len’s experience will be an asset to the Saltdog organization and we look forward to his involvement with various organizations in the community,” commented Saltdog’s President Charlie Meyer.
Clark, an Indiana native, has an eclectic background in sports, broadcasting and higher education in a career that began in 1982. He most recently served as general manager of public radio station’s KBBI-AM Homer and KDLL-FM Kenai, Alaska. Prior to his time in Alaska, Clark spent ten years at the University of Evansville serving as station manager of WUEV-FM, in addition to providing play by play coverage of Purple Aces athletics and teaching courses in the University’s Department of Communication.
“I’m very excited about my role as an ambassador for the Saltdogs and the opportunity to pursue my passion in sports and broadcasting,” said Clark. “I am looking forward to living, and becoming actively involved, in the Lincoln community.”
In 2001, Clark was named Indiana Sportscaster of the Year by the NSSA and that same year received the NSSA’s Powerade Award - National Broadcast Story of the Year, for his package “The Glamour Game – The Notre Dame-USC Football Rivalry”, which aired on Westwood One’s coverage of Notre Dame Football.
In 1997, WUEV served as the radio station for the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League (Independent). Len shared play by play duties for the team and was named co-Frontier League Broadcaster of the Year that season. He has also broadcast select games for the Indianapolis Indians (AAA), is a member of the NCAA Lacrosse Radio Network and founded the Missouri Valley Conference Sports Broadcasting Workshop.
Clark, 40, is a native of Portage, Indiana and holds degrees from Vincennes University, Butler University, Indiana State University and the University of Notre Dame. He is a graduate of the Sports Management Institute and the University of Kentucky Sports Marketing Academy. Clark is active in many broadcast related organizations, serves on the advisory board of the American Sportscasters Association and is a consultant to sports historian John Miley, owner of the Miley Collection – the world’s largest archive of sports broadcasting history.
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“Len is one of the best sportscasters in the country. His love of the game, along with his understanding of the art of radio broadcasting will be a gift to the listeners of Lincoln.”
Michael Black
Executive Producer, NCAA Lacrosse Radio Network
Co-founder MVC Broadcast Workshop
"Len Clark will bring a level of expertise and an ability to excite listeners that is rare among play-by-play radio talent. His knowledge of cutting-edge technology and his tremendous work ethic makes him a strong asset to the club. He will add so much to the franchise in so many ways.”
Doug Elgin
Commissioner
Missouri Valley Conference
"Len is a forward thinker that stays ahead of the curve. Hs is very resourceful and a har worker. He is a perfect fit for Lincoln."
Mitch Holthus
Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs
“I have just heard that the Saltdogs have hired Len Clark to do their broadcasting this year. That is a wonderful move for Len Clark and, no doubt, an even a better move for the Saltdogs. I have known Len for about ten years and followed his work at the University of Evansville and beyond. The man is not only a very competent announcer, but performs his work with the utmost of sincerity, discipline and dedication.”
John Miley
The Miley Collection
Clark, an Indiana native, has an eclectic background in sports, broadcasting and higher education in a career that began in 1982. He most recently served as general manager of public radio station’s KBBI-AM Homer and KDLL-FM Kenai, Alaska. Prior to his time in Alaska, Clark spent ten years at the University of Evansville serving as station manager of WUEV-FM, in addition to providing play by play coverage of Purple Aces athletics and teaching courses in the University’s Department of Communication.
“I’m very excited about my role as an ambassador for the Saltdogs and the opportunity to pursue my passion in sports and broadcasting,” said Clark. “I am looking forward to living, and becoming actively involved, in the Lincoln community.”
In 2001, Clark was named Indiana Sportscaster of the Year by the NSSA and that same year received the NSSA’s Powerade Award - National Broadcast Story of the Year, for his package “The Glamour Game – The Notre Dame-USC Football Rivalry”, which aired on Westwood One’s coverage of Notre Dame Football.
In 1997, WUEV served as the radio station for the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League (Independent). Len shared play by play duties for the team and was named co-Frontier League Broadcaster of the Year that season. He has also broadcast select games for the Indianapolis Indians (AAA), is a member of the NCAA Lacrosse Radio Network and founded the Missouri Valley Conference Sports Broadcasting Workshop.
Clark, 40, is a native of Portage, Indiana and holds degrees from Vincennes University, Butler University, Indiana State University and the University of Notre Dame. He is a graduate of the Sports Management Institute and the University of Kentucky Sports Marketing Academy. Clark is active in many broadcast related organizations, serves on the advisory board of the American Sportscasters Association and is a consultant to sports historian John Miley, owner of the Miley Collection – the world’s largest archive of sports broadcasting history.
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“Len is one of the best sportscasters in the country. His love of the game, along with his understanding of the art of radio broadcasting will be a gift to the listeners of Lincoln.”
Michael Black
Executive Producer, NCAA Lacrosse Radio Network
Co-founder MVC Broadcast Workshop
"Len Clark will bring a level of expertise and an ability to excite listeners that is rare among play-by-play radio talent. His knowledge of cutting-edge technology and his tremendous work ethic makes him a strong asset to the club. He will add so much to the franchise in so many ways.”
Doug Elgin
Commissioner
Missouri Valley Conference
"Len is a forward thinker that stays ahead of the curve. Hs is very resourceful and a har worker. He is a perfect fit for Lincoln."
Mitch Holthus
Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs
“I have just heard that the Saltdogs have hired Len Clark to do their broadcasting this year. That is a wonderful move for Len Clark and, no doubt, an even a better move for the Saltdogs. I have known Len for about ten years and followed his work at the University of Evansville and beyond. The man is not only a very competent announcer, but performs his work with the utmost of sincerity, discipline and dedication.”
John Miley
The Miley Collection
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