Fred Rogers

Known by his television personality name Mister Rogers, Fred Rogers spent his lifetime helping children and families grow up emotionally. Wearing his trademark sweaters (actually knitted by his own mom) and sneakers, his slow and steady voice has become recognizable to generations of viewers. Born in Latrobe, PA, he was often sick as a boy and spent a lot of time by himself until he was 11, when his sister was born. He moved away from home to attend Rollins College in Florida, where he studied music composition. Immediately upon graduating, he was hired by NBC for several entr...