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WKC Signoff 2020-05-29

WYPR - 88.1 FM Baltimore | By Gil Sandler

Published May 28, 2020 at 3:36 PM EDT

The story of the very first radio station to broadcast in Baltimore is lost in the dustbin of Baltimore history - never to realize the full recognition it deserved. That's because the father of the young builder of the station threw the station out - his son's most promising and historic creation!

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Gil Sandler

Gil Sandler was born and raised in Baltimore -- a circumstance he considers fortunate and one he does not want you to forget. He attended public school (P.S. #59, Garrison Junior High, Baltimore City College, Class of 1941) and then served in the United States Navy.

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