Larry Price (radio personality)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 24, 1934 Kaʻaʻawa, Hawaii Territory, U.S. |
| Died | March 27, 2026 (aged 91) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1961–1964 | Hawaii |
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1967–1973 | Hawaii (assistant) |
| 1974–1976 | Hawaii |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 15–18 |
Larry David Price (November 24, 1934 – March 27, 2026) was an American athlete, media personality, journalist and civil servant in Hawaii. A resident of Honolulu, he was an author, political news columnist for MidWeek[1] and radio co-host of the locally popular Perry & Price on KSSK-FM alongside Michael W. Perry.[2] He also wrote and produced television documentaries.[3] Price had previously worked as an investigative reporter for Honolulu ABC network affiliate KITV. In celebration of its centennial, the City and County of Honolulu named Price to its official list of Top 100 Citizens.[4]
Early life and education
Price was born in Kaʻaʻawa, Hawaii Territory, on November 24, 1934.[5] He attended President Theodore Roosevelt High School in Honolulu. Price held several college degrees: a Bachelor of Science degree in 1967 and Master of Business Administration in 1971 from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He also received a 1985 Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Southern California and completed post-doctoral work at Stanford University from 1997 to 2003.[4] He taught as an MBA professor at Chaminade University of Honolulu.[6]
Athletics
After serving in the U.S. Army, Price played defensive tackle for the Hawaii Warriors football team from 1961 to 1964.[7] Price was elected captain in 1962, 1963, and 1964. He played in three Hula Bowl games and had a free agent rookie tryout with the Los Angeles Rams.[8]
Coaching
In 1967, Price became a defensive assistant under Don King at Hawaii. He was retained by King's successor, Dave Holmes.[9] From 1969 to 1972, he was UH's head men’s volleyball coach.[8]
In 1974, Price was promoted to head coach after Holmes' resignation. He was chosen over external candidates Dave Levy and Bob Schloredt.[10] Before coaching his first game, the university's board of regents extended Price's contract without consulting the school's administration, leading to the resignation of five administrators.[11] During Price's tenure as head coach, Hawaii joined NCAA Division I, changed its nickname to the Rainbow Warriors, introduced the “Hula-T” formation, and began playing at Aloha Stadium.[8]
After posting a 6–5 record in each of Price's two seasons as head coach, Hawaii fell to 3–7 in 1976.[12] He resigned in May 1977.[13]
Head coaching record
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (NCAA Division I independent) (1974–1976) | |||||||||
| 1974 | Hawaii | 6–5 | |||||||
| 1975 | Hawaii | 6–5 | |||||||
| 1976 | Hawaii | 3–8 | |||||||
| Hawaii: | 15–18 | ||||||||
| Total: | 15–18 | ||||||||
Radio personality
Before working at KSSK, Price worked for the administration of Hawaii Governor George Ariyoshi[6] and served as the University of Hawaii Director of the Small Business Management Program.[4] Congressman Cecil Heftel needed a new vice president of public relations and publicity for his radio station and hired Price for the position in 1977. In August 1983, Price was paired with afternoon radio deejay Michael W. Perry to host the station's morning drive program. A top-rated program in the state, the two continued to host the same program despite various station ownership changes.[6]
Perry and Price hosted a popular live radio variety show each Saturday in front of a ballroom audience. Over twenty years, it had been broadcast from various locations, including from Champeaux's at the Ilikai Hotel, the Hanohano Room of the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, and John Dominis Restaurant in Honolulu. After six years at Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber, the show had its final broadcast from the KSSK studios at The Dole Cannery.[14][15] The show's popularity had garnered frequent appearances by celebrities including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolly Parton, Oprah Winfrey, and many more.[16]
In May 2016 at the age of 81, Price ended his 33-year run as a co-host of the Perry and Price show. Price simultaneously announced he would begin a new sports show with Rick Hamada on KIKI: FOX Sports 990 Hawai'i, airing Saturdays at 11 a.m.[15][17][18][19][20][21]
Death
References
- ↑ "The Right Price". MidWeek. Archived from the original on February 4, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2008.
- ↑ "KSSK Radio".
- ↑ "Dr. Larry Price Named Professor of Human Resource Management for Chaminade MBA Program" (Press release). Chaminade University. September 11, 2003. Archived from the original on January 25, 2008. Retrieved January 11, 2008.
- 1 2 3 "Larry Price". Perry and Price. Archived from the original on December 30, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2008.
- ↑ "Who was Larry Price? Former Houston Cougars football coach and longtime broadcaster dies at 90". The Times of India. March 28, 2026. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Genegabus, Jason (August 12, 2003). "Still Having Fun". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved January 11, 2008.
- ↑ "Larry Price, former UH football coach and longtime broadcaster, dies". Hawaii News Now. March 28, 2026. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "In memoriam: Larry Price, UH standout and coach, remembered for lifelong impact". University of Hawaiʻi News. March 27, 2026. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Two Aides Join Dave". The Spokesman-Review. May 18, 1968. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Price Gets Hawaii Job". Spokane Daily Chronicle. March 12, 1974. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ↑ "U. of Hawaii Names Engineer As Chief". The New York Times. July 28, 1974.
- ↑ "Larry Price". SRCFB. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Price resigns Hawaii grid job". Lewiston Morning Tribune. May 12, 1977. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Hawaii's #1 Saturday morning radio show has MOVED to WAIKIKI!". Archived from the original on July 27, 2009. Retrieved September 10, 2009.
- 1 2 Gordon, Mike (May 13, 2016). "Price less". Star-Advertiser. Honolulu. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ "About the Show". Perry and Price. Archived from the original on November 18, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2008.
- ↑ "After 33 Years, Larry Price Exits KSSK/Honolulu's 'Perry And Price'". All Access Music Group. May 5, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ "Larry Price to leave 'Perry and Price' radio show after 33 years". KHON2. Honolulu. May 4, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ "After 3 decades, Larry Price to leave popular 'Perry & Price' morning radio show". Hawai'i News Now. Honolulu. May 4, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ Engle, Erika (May 4, 2016). "Price leaving Perry on morning radio". Star-Advertiser. Honolulu. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ Wakida, Clayton (May 4, 2016). "Larry Price leaving top-rated morning radio show to launch sports show". KITV. Honolulu. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ Berger, John (March 29, 2026). "Larry Price remembered as mentor, coach and radio legend". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ "In memoriam: Larry Price, UH standout and coach, remembered for lifelong impact | University of Hawaiʻi System News". www.hawaii.edu. March 27, 2026. Retrieved March 30, 2026.