The late, Great Jackie Kemp

[BRH]

I met him once, when I was an intern on Capitol Hill in 1989.  We didn’t share a party affiliation, but I wanted to see him speak because, well, you know, Jack Kemp.  I went up to him after his talk, shook his hand, and told him I was a big fan from Rochester.  He exclaimed, “Rochester?  All RIGHT!” and clapped me on the back so hard I almost spit up a lung.  
 

As I said, we didn’t share a party, but I always liked and respected him.  He was a good man.  Too few of those left. 

[Sestak4ever]

I think we picked him up on a $100 waiver wire acquisition due to a screw up by the Chargers.

[Ned Flanders]

15 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

Because everyone did -including on air personalities. Now wipe yer dam nose, Whippersnapper!

I've been around since the Rockpile days as well and I don't recall many using "Jackie" Kemp regularly...maybe it's my feeble mind, but again, I just don't recall.

[BearNorth]

2 hours ago, Sestak4ever said:

I think we picked him up on a $100 waiver wire acquisition due to a screw up by the Chargers.

That's correct, Gilman thought he could sneak him through, think he had a broken finger, Saban claimed him and he only played the last four games of the 1962 season.

[RevWarRifleman]

On 11/20/2022 at 7:18 AM, Chandler#81 said:

Growing up in the 60’s, I idolized our 2-time Champion QB. 15 was thee number to wear. If jerseys had been available back then, he may well have set a sales record only now rivaled by Josh Allen. When he retired and ran for Congress and VP, he may well have surpassed his playing exploits in the eyes of WNYers.

 

Thank you, Jack, for the wonderful memories. Rest In Peace.

 

 

Ahhhh  Chandler. We seem to be about the same age. Do you think we'll see a Bills S B win before go to heaven?

[Beast]

On 11/20/2022 at 7:39 AM, HOUSE said:

Actually I bought the jersey at the then new Boulevard mall for $45. a lot of money in 68

Anyway, I remember when Ron McDole fell on his leg in a scrimmage game and Kemp was lost for the season.

The City was devastated. This would be the same as losing Josh Allen in a silly practice.

I guess I met him about 5 times, mostly at charity events or fund raisers.

 

 

I that you sitting on his lap?

[holla83]

I saw these two older gentlemen walking into the stadium a few years ago. One was wearing a Kemp jersey and the other was wearing a Lamonica jersey. 

[Chandler#81]

8 hours ago, Ned Flanders said:

I've been around since the Rockpile days as well and I don't recall many using "Jackie" Kemp regularly...maybe it's my feeble mind, but again, I just don't recall.

By the time our championship run ended, he only went by Jack. But that was 9 years into his career.

4 hours ago, RevWarRifleman said:

Ahhhh  Chandler. We seem to be about the same age. Do you think we'll see a Bills S B win before go to heaven?

Rev, I’m pretty sure we won’t meet up in the afterlife.. So let’s enjoy a beer while we’re here!🤷‍♂️🤣

[RevWarRifleman]

16 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

By the time our championship run ended, he only went by Jack. But that was 9 years into his career.

Rev, I’m pretty sure we won’t meet up in the afterlife.. So let’s enjoy a beer while we’re here!🤷‍♂️🤣

Gulp, I'm for that, Chandler.   Go Bills!!

[DCBongo]

Got my Dad a Kemp Jersey.  He was a great player of his era.