Stranded in Boston Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 15 hours ago, Simon said: I remember being a kid who was supposed to be asleep in bed and instead hiding under the covers with a little handheld AM radio listening to him call games. Me and my brothers too, Simon. We had built a little Heathkit "transistor" radio around 1971. We kept that thing really low, under a pillow, because our by-the-book German mom had ears like a fox downstairs. But Rick was one of a kind. RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEBranch Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 He was the best. He was ours. We love you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Nice write-up on NHL.com https://www.nhl.com/news/rick-jeanneret-longtime-buffalo-sabres-announcer-dies-at-81/c-345619774 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradobillsfan Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 This is how I was first introduced to RJ. RIP old friend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Go Buffalo Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 RIP, Mr. Jeanneret! Had so many good calls on the Ice for sure. I had a friend who was a cop, and when he was on break one time, I pulled up next to him, and he didn't want to get out of his car for the break because the broadcast was so good......I don't blame him. Thoughts and prayers for the family as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Gugny said: I always found him disingenuous and borderline arrogant. But may he RIP. I was only a Sabres fan for about 10 years from the 1st-ever game to leaving town for college and to me, Ted Darling was the man. RJ was very, very entertaining to listen to while filling in for Ted, never skipped a beat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 This thread says it all his Mayday call still is one of the greatest calls in the history of sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Maybe posted before but I'm not looking through the entire thead... we are lucky to have had Van and Rick for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayg Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 https://thehockeynews.com/news/doerries-top-10-favorite-rick-jeanneret-signature-calls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf63 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 On 8/17/2023 at 10:56 PM, Mike in Horseheads said: Who will ever for get MAY DAY! That just gave me goose bumps, what a night that was👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 2 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomark Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 The first time I truly remember RJ was as a kid listening in my bedroom to Rick Martin’s 50th goal. I always wanted to listen to him over Darling once cable hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 I knew his health wasn’t doing great but I had no idea he was 81. He always seemed the same age when I was a kid. Truly a legend and the voice of my childhood. 81 is a great run but it seemed so sudden. I’m just so happy I got to experience him and I just wish the Sabres got him a cup. RIP Legend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieEm Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 8 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: I knew his health wasn’t doing great but I had no idea he was 81. He always seemed the same age when I was a kid. Truly a legend and the voice of my childhood. 81 is a great run but it seemed so sudden. I’m just so happy I got to experience him and I just wish the Sabres got him a cup. RIP Legend. I still believe the cup was given away to Dallas in that no goal game. The game was turning in Sabres favor. It had the feel to it like many of the last minute victories that team seemed to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 7 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shemp Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 https://thehockeywriters.com/life-legacy-sabres-announcer-rick-jeanneret/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 57 minutes ago, Shemp said: https://thehockeywriters.com/life-legacy-sabres-announcer-rick-jeanneret/ somebody is cutting onions around this joint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Had a chance to visit the RJ Memorial by the arena this afternoon, there was a decent amount of people trickling through to pay their respects. Lots of people left written Thanks and well wishes for his family, it was very touching reading through them. They were blaring all of his classic calls on a loop on the speakers outside the arena...I'd be lying if I said I didn't shed some tears. Emotional scene. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Super Fan Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 For me as a Buffalo sports fan this is a tough loss losing Rick Jeanneret just really sad for me growing up with Rick Jeanneret for 50 years as a Buffalo Sabres fan. My condolences to Rick Jeanneret’s family in my opinion. Go Sabres! Let’s Go Buffalo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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