Jerry Robert Stanley
Jerry Robert Stanley was born on September 24th, 1968. While in High School Jerry’s hard work ethic, and fearless demeanor clearly demonstrated themselves. In his youth he was an excellent BMX bike rider. He graduated from Fargo South High in 1987, and soon after moved to Denver, Colorado. Denver is where Jerry’s love for fearlessly riding sport bikes blossomed. He rode motorcycles like he lived his life, full throttled and without any hesitation. Jerry spent many years in Denver employed as a sanitation worker earning several safe driving awards in the process. This was but one example of his stellar work ethic. Jerry could work anyone under the table.
Mar 15, 2021
Jeff Stevens kept bringing energy in empty arena this season
Fans of the Dayton Flyers can’t see the name Scoochie Smith without hearing “Scoooochie Smith!” in their heads.
The same goes for the name Obi Toppin. “Obiiiii Toppppin!” will echo off the walls of UD Arena for years.
Jeff Stevens has immortalized those two memorable names and many more in 21 seasons as the public address announcer at UD Arena. He took over for Charlie Robinson, who had the job for 29 seasons (1971-2000). Robinson replaced John Marschall, who had called games since the days of the UD Fieldhouse, in UD Arena’s second season.