At the age of 16 , he was a radio announcer for WKGN in Knoxville .
He was named after David Madden , president of the East Tennessee Packing Co. , where many of Madden 's family worked .
At the age of 16 , Madden was a president   for WKGN in Knoxville .
He was named after David Madden , president of the East Tennessee Packing Co. , where many of Madden 's family worked .