Missing Jack Cristil

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Missing Jack Cristil

Postby swamprooter » Sat Nov 03, 2012 11:13 pm

as a Bear fan I don't catch many Bulldog games on radio but when I do, I always enjoyed Jack Cristil immensely. What a professional he was. His craft IMO was/ is unmatched. I missed hearing his voice today as we headed out for a 2 hour truck ride to the deer camp. He was a great one. Rest in peace Jack!
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Re: Missing Jack Cristil

Postby Smoke68 » Sun Nov 04, 2012 6:02 am

swamprooter wrote:as a Bear fan I don't catch many Bulldog games on radio but when I do, I always enjoyed Jack Cristil immensely. What a professional he was. His craft IMO was/ is unmatched. I missed hearing his voice today as we headed out for a 2 hour truck ride to the deer camp. He was a great one. Rest in peace Jack!
I'll second that. And just so you know, he retired from his job but he ain't 'resting in peace' just yet :wink:
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Re: Missing Jack Cristil

Postby davidees » Sun Nov 04, 2012 6:22 am

I miss him too. Jim Ellis is not very good. And 'Ol Jack is still around, just on dialysis.
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Re: Missing Jack Cristil

Postby swamprooter » Sun Nov 04, 2012 7:25 am

That is great. He could tell the listener more about the play in less words than anyone. stay strong Jack!
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Re: Missing Jack Cristil

Postby Tedl10 » Sun Nov 04, 2012 6:29 pm

didn't get the chance to listen to him as long as some on here, but i sure enjoyed it the short time i did.
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Re: Missing Jack Cristil

Postby donia » Sun Nov 04, 2012 6:53 pm

he made the "lean" years a lil more bearable through humor! "...drive of the game?? my drive back home to tupelo." :lol:
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Re: Missing Jack Cristil

Postby greenheadgrimreaper » Sun Nov 04, 2012 7:41 pm

I about fell over in shock and horror when you said rest in peace.
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Re: Missing Jack Cristil

Postby MSDawg870 » Sun Nov 04, 2012 11:05 pm

He's still kickin, on gameday he walks through the gates like any other fan so I'm told. I can see him being a guy who refuses special treatment. Just another humble ole timer.
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Re: Missing Jack Cristil

Postby SWAG » Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:59 am

davidees wrote:I miss him too. Jim Ellis is not very good. And 'Ol Jack is still around, just on dialysis.
Jim is a baseball man...maybe one of the best baseball announcers I have heard, but certainly not a great football radio man.
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Re: Missing Jack Cristil

Postby curlytail » Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:54 pm

He walks by our tailgate going to & from the stadium. Saw him right before the game and then in the 3rd quarter when he was leaving.
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