Background
Connor, Kenneth Wilson was born on July 22, 1919 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of John Connor and Ethyl (Kirby) Whitehead.
Connor, Kenneth Wilson was born on July 22, 1919 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of John Connor and Ethyl (Kirby) Whitehead.
Graduated from the high school, St. Louis.
Founder, Casey's Sport Stores, St. Louis, 1939-1989; chairman, Casey's Sport Stores, St. Louis, 1950-1989; president, Sports Associations Company, St. Louis, since 1989.
President Pelican Lake Association, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, 1985-1987. Member Canada Sporting Goods Association (chairman retail committee 1974-1982), National Sporting Goods Association (Hall of Fame committee since 1984, inducted into Hall of Fame 1988), St. Louis Cycling Club (life, good sportsmanship award 1969).
Married Susan M. Connor, February 20, 1942. Children: Casey, Linda.