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James "Radio" Kennedy

American man known for his association with the T. L. Hanna High School football team (–)

James Robert "Radio" Kennedy (October 14, – December 15, ) was an American man with an intellectual disability who was known for his association with the T. L. Hanna High Schoolfootball team in Anderson, South Carolina.[1] He first gained prominence in when Gary Smith wrote an article about Kennedy for Sports Illustrated titled "Someone to Lean On."[2][1][3] Kennedy's story was then made into a feature film in titled Radio in which he was portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr.[4][5][6][7]

Biography

James Robert Kennedy was born on October 14, , in Anderson to parents Bill Kennedy and Janie Mae Bolden Greenlee.[3][8] He had two brothers, George and Walter.[3]

According to Sheila Hilton, the former principal of T.L.

Hanna High, Kennedy earned the nickname "Radio" in the mids when he began to show up at the school football field with a transistor radio.[9][10] In , Kennedy befriended the high school's then football coach Harold Jones.[11] Their friendship served as the basis of the film Radio starring Cuba Gooding Jr.

as Kennedy and Ed Harris as Jones.[4] In , Kennedy became an unofficial 11th-grade student at T.L. Hanna High.[12] Kennedy was considered a permanent high school junior, meaning that he would never graduate or have to leave.[3]

Recognition

In , a statue of Kennedy was unveiled at the football stadium of T.L.

Hanna High School.[13] In , Kennedy was inducted into the T.L. Hanna Athletic Hall of Fame.[12][14][15]

Later years

According to Jones, Kennedy had been treated for pancreatitis as well as diabetes and kidney issues.[16] Kennedy died on December 15, , in Anderson at the age of [3] At the time of his death, Kennedy was living with his brother George and niece Jackie.[17]

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  5. ^Smith, Gary (December 16, ). "Someone to Lean On". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 28,
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    "James Kennedy, Who Inspired the Movie 'Radio,' Dies at 72". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 June

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    12. "James "Radio" Kennedy, staple of South Carolina high school football team who inspired film, has died". CBS News. Retrieved 5 June

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  15. ^WACH Staff (18 December ).

    Tl hanna radio biography Sports Illustrated. United Press International. Biography [ edit ]. He could rattle off nearly any high school mascot in the state, and he was a fixture at school events, especially at Hanna but also throughout the Upstate and well beyond sports.

    "T.L. Hanna's icon 'Radio' obituary and public viewing". WACH. Retrieved 5 June

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    "James 'Radio' Kennedy Dies: T.L. Hanna High School Legend Was 73". Retrieved 5 June

  20. ^Pickman, Ben (15 December ).

    Tl hanna radio biography wikipedia Because he was loved, he found his place in the world. Kennedy had developmental disabilities, which led to years of being bullied and harassed, including people pulling down his pants and pouring kerosene on his books, Jones said. Association with the T. He has a permanent smile on his face.

    "'Radio' Kennedy, Focus of SI Feature, Inspiration for Film, Dies At 73". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 5 June

  21. ^Stinson, Antonio (15 December ). "James 'Radio' Kennedy passes away, family says". KTSM-TV. Retrieved 5 June
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  23. ^Hayes, Dade (15 December ). "James "Radio" Kennedy Dies: Inspiration For Cuba Gooding Jr. Film Was 73". Deadline Hollywood.

    Tl hanna radio biography death Hanna legend James 'Radio' Kennedy". He gives back much more than he has received. CNN Wire. December 15, Editor.

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