King Arthur Gropper, 43,
was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
"While sports is my first love 9-11-2001 had a major impact on my life. I
accepted a job in New York City on 7-11-2000 just 3 blocks from Ground Zero
the World Trade Center. After seeing 3,000 fellow subway riders killed by
terrorists just yards away from my office gave me a brand new perspective on
what really is important in life.
"I have always had a love for the media, creating my own fantasy radio station
in my bedroom as a youth.
"I was a frequent caller into radio stations, attempting to win prizes. I guess I
was somewhat of a Disc-Jockey Groupie.
"The name King Arthur was given to me after I won a sports trivia contest at
age 13. I was deemed the King of Sports Trivia.
"After one call into a local sports-talk radio station, where I gave a report
on the Atlantic City High School football game, WAYV's Program Director,
Johnny B, called my home and asked if I would intern on Saturdays to
announce High School Sports scores. I immediately accepted.
"Several months later, I was hired to announce daily sports reports for WAYV's
top-rated Morning Show, then was named Sports Director.
" 1490 The Game, WOND and WIIN are other radio stations I have
broadcasted for. I am currently a writer/handicapper for DAILY RACING
FORM. Wrote for The Press of Atlantic City; TV host/Handicapper at
Atlantic City Race Course and Host/Producer/Technical Director for
WWAC-TV 53.
"The King Arthur Show commenced August, 3, 2008, airing on
WIBG 1020 and WIBG.COM.
