EasternOHBillsFan Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 I just thought that everyone here should know that Rick Jeanneret was taken to the hospital tonight when he started going slow and then silent in his speech. Praying for you, Rick. This is absolutely horrible. https://buffalonews.com/2018/12/22/rick-jeanneret-taken-from-arena-during-sabres-broadcast/ 1 4
Boatdrinks Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 Wow, I hope RJ is ok and all turns out well. He’s a true broadcasting and Buffalo legend.
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 Wonder if timmah got the ok to post that
OrtonHearsaWho Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 Hope he's okay. Think it's okay to put this here as a timely shout out... 1 1
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 When my son started Kindergarten 15 years ago... He came out with a classic about RJ after hearing him. My son had just been scolded in class for "blurting out." My Son says in an inquisitive manner: "Mama? ? He (meaning RJ) gets paid to blurt out?" My Wife's reply: "Yes... He gets paid to blurt out."?? ?
MJS Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 Holy cow. Hope he is alright. He's a true legend. Watching games without him is just not the same. 1
Inigo Montoya Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) I'm pushing 50 now and I remember him when I was a kid calling the Sabres' games on the radio. We'd put the hockey game on the TV and turn the TV volume down and listen to him call the game over the radio. True Buffalo icon. Get well soon Rick!!! Edited December 23, 2018 by Inigo Montoya
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 ....best wishes for a speedy recovery RJ..... ..." call a cop....call a cop.....Miller just robbed him blind"..................... 1
Chandler#81 Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 Being older than dirt, I well remember him from the beginning. The fantastic Ted Darling was our main announcer. He did play by play for tv when they were televised and then Rick would do radio. We all realized quickly how great we had it with these two. RJ’s call on Robert’s OT Winner in our 1st ever Playoff series vs Montreal catapulted him to SUPERSTAR. Truly bone chilling! “ROBERT! RENE ROBERT!! And the Sabres HAVE WON! THE SABRES HAVE WON!!!” Get well soon, Rick! 3
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 13 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Being older than dirt, I well remember him from the beginning. The fantastic Ted Darling was our main announcer. He did play by play for tv when they were televised and then Rick would do radio. We all realized quickly how great we had it with these two. RJ’s call on Robert’s OT Winner in our 1st ever Playoff series vs Montreal catapulted him to SUPERSTAR. Truly bone chilling! “ROBERT! RENE ROBERT!! And the Sabres HAVE WON! THE SABRES HAVE WON!!!” Get well soon, Rick! ...LOL....good stuff bud......Rene Robert actually played for the 1969-1970 Rochester Americans in the AHL (Buffalo affiliate that Pegula now owns.).......... 2
ChevyVanMiller Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 20 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Being older than dirt, I well remember him from the beginning. The fantastic Ted Darling was our main announcer. He did play by play for tv when they were televised and then Rick would do radio. We all realized quickly how great we had it with these two. RJ’s call on Robert’s OT Winner in our 1st ever Playoff series vs Montreal catapulted him to SUPERSTAR. Truly bone chilling! “ROBERT! RENE ROBERT!! And the Sabres HAVE WON! THE SABRES HAVE WON!!!” Get well soon, Rick! His legendary calls of late have been no less iconic. How about this gem after a recent Eichel goal after the Sabres captain showed off some precision moves on the play: "Coming soon to a theater near you, 'Sick Mitts' starring Jack Eichel." He is as much a part of the Sabres experience as is the crossed swords logo. Praying for a quick return to health for our beloved Mr. Jeanneret. 2
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