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Ward Quaal
General Manager

Career Highlights:

  • Began his WGN career as an announcer in 1941.
  • Announced some of the first bulletins the day Pearl Harbor was attacked.
  • First voice heard on WGN's FM sister station (now WFMT).
  • In 1956, after four years as president of Crosley Broadcasting in Cincinnati, Quaal was hired as WGN's Vice President and General Manager.
  • Following the 1955 death of Col. McCormick, Quaal filled the critical leadership role at WGN and was responsible for guiding the radio and television stations through the next phase of their history.
  • Hired many employees who would have long careers at WGN and play critical roles in its success.

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