Pictured (L-R): Khari Willis, Greg O’Connor
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — McKibbin Media Group is honored that Greg O’Connor, longtime employee and award-winning Jackson radio personality, will be one of 10 new members inducted into the Lumen Christi Athletic Hall of Fame. Lumen Christi announced its Hall of Fame class in early August.
The induction ceremony will take place at halftime during tonight’s Lumen Christi Varsity football game (Thursday, August 31, 2023) as they host Decatur. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.
O’Connor, affectionately known by colleagues and listeners as “GOC” is being inducted in the contributors’ category. He has won dozens of individual awards from the Associated Press, United Press International, and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for news and sports reporting as well as his morning show on NewsTalk 970AM / 101.5FM. He received the Al Cotton Award from the Jackson Citizen Patriot in 2010, the Jackson High School Ambassador Award in 2014, the Jackson College Distinguished Service Award in 2021, and the Dave Mulholland Communication Award from Big Brothers/Big Sisters in 2022.
Joining O’Connor in the 2023 class are a “who’s who” of athletes who once played at Lumen Christi: Bill Lundberg, Holly Hunting, Daniel Clark, Mike Wartella, Khari Willis, Derek Tracy, Teddy Piepkow, and Jimmy Devine.
When receiving the news of his induction from Lumen Christi football coach Herb Brogan, O’Connor said he was absolutely shocked and extremely honored.
Tune in for live coverage of tonight’s match-up on NewsTalk 970AM/101.5FM and online at WKHM.com, including a special feature interview with Greg O’Connor during halftime.
