Background
Hirsch, Carl E. was born on July 15, 1946 in Cleveland. Son of William Benjamin and Birdie Judith Hirsch.
Hirsch, Carl E. was born on July 15, 1946 in Cleveland. Son of William Benjamin and Birdie Judith Hirsch.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Speech, Kent State University, 1968.
Various positions with, Radio & television stations, 1964-1966;
account executive, program director, Station WKNT, Kent, Ohio., 1966-1967;
account executive, Station WCUE-AM-FM, Akron, Ohio., 1967-1969;
general sales manager, Station WCUE-AM-FM, Akron, Ohio., 1969-1970;
vice president, general manager, Station WCUE-AM-FM, Akron, Ohio., 1970-1972;
vice president, general manager, Station Water Resources Consolidation Project-AM-FM division Russ Craft Broadcasting, Philadelphia, 1972-1974;
vice president, general manager Station WHK-AM, Station WMMS-FM division, Malrite Communications Group, Cleveland, 1974-1976;
executive vice president, chief operating officer, Malrite Communications Group, 1976-1979;
president, chief operating officer, Malrite Communications Group, 1979-1985;
founder, co-chairman, president, chief Executive officer, Legacy Broadcasting, Inc.-Stations WNEW-AM-FM, KTWV-FM, KDWB-AM-FM, KILT-AM-FM, WLLZ-FM, WCPT/WCXR, WMMR-FM, KJOI-FM, KHOW-AM. KSYY-FM (now merged with Group W), nationwide, since 1985;
currently owner, Station KJQY-FM, San Diego
currently owner, Station WMJI-FM, Cleveland
currently owner, Station WYHY-FM, Nashville
currently owner, Station KRLD, Dallas
currently owner, Station KODA, Houston. Co-founder, chairman United States Football League, New York City, 1982-1983. Board directors National Rock Radio Awards, New York City, since 1983.
Chairman of the Board Legacy Broadcasting Partners, L.P., since 1990.
Co-founder Rock 'n Roll Hall Fame, Cleveland, 1985. Committee director Jewish Federation Greater Cleveland, 1985. Served with United States Coast Guard, 1969.
Member National Association Broadcasters (board directors 1986-1989), Radio Advertising Bureau (board directors), American Management Association (president club), Southern California Broadcasters Association.
Children: Scott, Lori.