Early Years
Kasper graduated from Hinsdale South High School in (Darien, Illinois) and Burr Ridge Middle School in (Burr Ridge, Illinois). He was a letterman in football, wrestling, and track. In football, as a senior, Kasper was named the Team M.V.P., won first team All-Conference and first team All-Area honors, and helped in leading his team to a 7 win-3 loss record.
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