A goofy, affectionate sports radio host was beloved in Kansas City and beyond for his ability to make light of hard situations, and always working for something greater than himself.
Most people knew James Dodds, 64, as “Uncle Jimmy” for his jokester personality on sports talk radio, and for his appearances on the Fox Sports program “Speak for Yourself.”
Those closer to him knew about his work as a Wyandotte County deputy, where he served the sheriff’s department for over 15 years…