Dan Hicken
Dan Hicken | |
|---|---|
| Born | Daniel Patrick Hicken May 12, 1963 Buffalo, New York,U.S. |
| Occupation | Newscast Sports Anchor |
| Notable credit(s) | Evening Anchor/Sports Director forWTLV/WJXX1986-2013 Senior Sports Anchor forWJAX-TV/WFOX-TV2013-present |
| Title | Sports Anchor |
| Spouse(s) | Donna Clewis(divorced) Reagan Hicken |
| Children | 3 |
Daniel Patrick Hicken(born May 12, 1963) has been a television sports news anchor since 1986 for two broadcasting groups inJacksonville, Florida.
Career
[edit]Hicken graduated from theUniversity of Florida.His first job in television was an internship with12 NewsonWTLVin Jacksonville immediately after college graduation. He rose steadily at the station, becoming a sports producer in 1986, weekend sports anchor two years later, then sports director in 1991 after six years at WTLV.[1]Hicken personally reports on big local events, such asThe Players Championship,Jacksonville Jaguarsgames and theDaytona 500.He also travels to national events with a Florida connection including national championship games for both the Gators and Seminoles.[2] On radio, he also hosts "The Drill" between onWJXL.[3][4]
Hicken's contract with First Coast News expired on May 31, 2013, and because they could not agree on the terms of a new contract, Hicken left the station and accepted a position with Jacksonville stationsWJAX-TVandWFOX-TV.[5]However, his prior contract contained anon-compete clausewhich prohibited him from appearing on-air for six months, so he spent his time writing and developing sports stories until Thanksgiving had passed.[6]
Family
[edit]On March 16, 2003, Hicken wed Reagan Dowling, a special education teacher in Jacksonville.[7]He has three children: Danielle and Drew with his previous wife,Donna Deegan;and Brooks Dowling, from his second marriage.[8]
Community involvement
[edit]His community affiliations include theTom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundationwhich provides money to help the families of children with leukemia;MaliVai Washington Kids Foundationwhich promotes academic achievement and positive life skills for youth through the game oftennis.Dan also participates in orMCsnumerous benefit golf tournaments and charity events each year.[1][9][10][11]
Awards
[edit]Hicken was recognized for his sports knowledge and reputation by being selected as a voting sports journalist for theHeisman Trophy.[12]He won a regional Emmy for his series on Jacksonville's quest for an NFL team, and an award for the best sportscast in the state in 1992. [13]He received the 2008 Best Sportscast 1st place WTLV/WJXX "Sports Final",[14]and the 3rd place Sports Feature/Commentary – Television: Desire Street at the 2006 Sunshine State Awards. He has also been honored byFolio Weeklyas Jacksonville's Best Sportscaster.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ab[1]First Coast News, Dan Hicken
- ^Hicken, Dan:[2]First Coast News, January 9, 2007, 2009 BCS Championship
- ^"1010 XL - Weekday Lineup".Archived fromthe originalon 2015-10-07.Retrieved2015-10-06.
- ^"First Coast News Dan Hicken Bio".First Coast News.Retrieved2008-02-18.
- ^"Sports Director Dan Hicken leaving First Coast News after 27 years | firstcoastnews.com".Archived fromthe originalon 2013-06-29.Retrieved2013-05-29.
- ^Elliott, Jeff."Dan Hicken leaving First Coast News for TV-47/TV-30".Jacksonville.com.Florida Times Union.Retrieved23 February2016.
- ^Florida Times-Union: March 14, 2003-TV/Radio: Coughlin tells TV-12 about firing, future
- ^Florida Times-Union: Jan 22, 2005- TV-RADIO: Playoff games dominate area viewers' attention
- ^"Archived copy"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 2010-11-02.Retrieved2009-10-14.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)Justice Coalition, Hicken MCs JC Event - ^[3]Archived2009-02-14 at theWayback MachineHabitat for Humanity, First Annual Golf Tournament
- ^[4][permanent dead link]Rotary Club, March 2009, "22nd Annual All County Academic Football Team Recognition Banquet"
- ^[5]Archived2009-12-12 at theWayback MachineStiff Arm Trophy website, Heisman Voter List
- ^"Associated Press website: 2004 Florida AP Broadcasters Competition Best Sportscast in MEDIUM MARKET TELEVISION".Associated Press.Archived fromthe originalon 2007-09-09.Retrieved2008-05-03.
- ^"Associated Press website: 2008 Florida AP Broadcasters Competition Best Sportscast in MEDIUM MARKET TELEVISION".Associated Press.Archived fromthe originalon 2007-09-09.Retrieved2008-05-03.
- ^[6]Archived2009-12-12 at theWayback MachineFolio Weekly, "Best of Jacksonville '08"