Jack Snow, R.I.P.

WSUCougar · 01-09-2006, 09:59 PM

Former LA Rams' wide receiver and STL Rams radio announcer Jack Snow has died from a staph infection.

Poli · 01-09-2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Former LA Rams' wide receiver and STL Rams radio announcer Jack Snow has died from a staph infection.

Sigh.

I heard about his illness while I was on the road Sunday night listening to the game.

kingfc22 · 01-09-2006, 11:12 PM

That sucks.

JT was always one of my favorite Giants.

Bee · 01-10-2006, 06:13 AM

That sucks. My older brother was a huge Rams fan and Jack Snow was one of his favorite players. I remember he had a poster hanging up in his room of Jack Snow. I was a little kid and kept calling him Jack Frost which pissed my brother off to no end.

Warhammer · 01-10-2006, 08:42 AM

Damn, that is sad to hear. He was one of the guys I loved to listen do the Rams broadcasts.

WSUCougar · 01-10-2006, 08:49 AM

I will always associate him with my earliest set of Topps football cards, this one in particular:

Sweed · 01-10-2006, 09:00 AM

Sad thing to hear.

I started watching football in 1969 and Jack Snow was playing for my Rams. I remember they would always say that "Jack doesn't have great speed but he has never been caught from behind when he has the football".

My favorite memory was the Rams playing the Vikings, maybe 1973 or 74. My Dad and brothers were all Viking fans and I somehow ended up liking the Rams. Every time they played the Vikes would win until this game.

Rams were down less than a TD with time running out in the fourth qtr. I believe James Harris was the QB but whoever it was kept hitting Snow with out routes for about 10 yards at a clip against the Vikes bend don't break end of game defense. It seemed like he threw to him 8 or 9 straight plays, all to the sideline and Jack would get out of bounds. It ended with Snow catching a TD pass and me having bragging rights for the first time.

62 is way to young, RIP Jack.

Sweed · 01-10-2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

I will always associate him with my earliest set of Topps football cards, this one in particular:

That card was one of my favorites. From the pose to the white shoes, still a pretty new thing at the time.

WSUCougar · 01-10-2006, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweed

My favorite memory was the Rams playing the Vikings, maybe 1973 or 74. My Dad and brothers were all Viking fans and I somehow ended up liking the Rams. Every time they played the Vikes would win until this game.

Rams were down less than a TD with time running out in the fourth qtr. I believe James Harris was the QB but whoever it was kept hitting Snow with out routes for about 10 yards at a clip against the Vikes bend don't break end of game defense. It seemed like he threw to him 8 or 9 straight plays, all to the sideline and Jack would get out of bounds. It ended with Snow catching a TD pass and me having bragging rights for the first time.

Cool story, and believe it or not, I have a vague recollection of that game. I am a long-time Vikes' fan myself.

Cards4ever · 01-10-2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweed

Sad thing to hear.

I started watching football in 1969 and Jack Snow was playing for my Rams. I remember they would always say that "Jack doesn't have great speed but he has never been caught from behind when he has the football".

My favorite memory was the Rams playing the Vikings, maybe 1973 or 74. My Dad and brothers were all Viking fans and I somehow ended up liking the Rams. Every time they played the Vikes would win until this game.

Rams were down less than a TD with time running out in the fourth qtr. I believe James Harris was the QB but whoever it was kept hitting Snow with out routes for about 10 yards at a clip against the Vikes bend don't break end of game defense. It seemed like he threw to him 8 or 9 straight plays, all to the sideline and Jack would get out of bounds. It ended with Snow catching a TD pass and me having bragging rights for the first time.

62 is way to young, RIP Jack.

Hmm, I grew up during that time period and that must have been a regular season game, cause the Rams used to come to the Met during the playoffs and get their ass whipped because of the weather.

scooper · 01-10-2006, 10:28 AM

Sad to hear that. He was one of the all time great Domers. He helped Huarte win the Heisman.

Sweed · 01-10-2006, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cards4ever

Hmm, I grew up during that time period and that must have been a regular season game, cause the Rams used to come to the Met during the playoffs and get their ass whipped because of the weather.

Game was in LA or Anaheim, can't recall if they had already moved out of the Colleseum at the time.

Cards4ever · 01-10-2006, 01:12 PM

73 or 74 they still had to be at the Coliseum? Remember the mud game the Vikings and Rams played there in the late 70's?

Senator · 01-10-2006, 01:18 PM

That is so strange. I knew him from a football card as well, but it was the 76 Topps or something. He reminded me of Snow Miser.

MizzouRah · 01-10-2006, 01:44 PM

RIP - Jack. You will be missed.

WSUCougar · 01-10-2006, 02:15 PM

Postcript on the Vikings/Rams connection:

He was originally drafted by Minnesota, as the 1.8 pick in the 1965 NFL draft. The weird thing is I cannot find any information on how he got to the Rams that year. He never actually played for the Vikings. Anyone know more?

JeeberD · 01-10-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

That sucks.

JT was always one of my favorite Giants.

I'm confused...were JT and Jack related somehow?

clintl · 01-10-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

I'm confused...were JT and Jack related somehow?

J.T. is Jack's son.

Karlifornia · 01-10-2006, 02:52 PM

R.I.P. Jack Snow

JeeberD · 01-10-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by clintl

J.T. is Jack's son.

Gotcha...

01-09-2006, 11:12 PM	#3
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01-10-2006, 08:49 AM	#6
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01-10-2006, 01:12 PM	#13
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01-10-2006, 01:18 PM	#14
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	That is so strange. I knew him from a football card as well, but it was the 76 Topps or something. He reminded me of Snow Miser. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

01-10-2006, 02:15 PM	#16
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Postcript on the Vikings/Rams connection: He was originally drafted by Minnesota, as the 1.8 pick in the 1965 NFL draft. The weird thing is I cannot find any information on how he got to the Rams that year. He never actually played for the Vikings. Anyone know more? __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

01-10-2006, 06:13 AM	#4
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	That sucks. My older brother was a huge Rams fan and Jack Snow was one of his favorite players. I remember he had a poster hanging up in his room of Jack Snow. I was a little kid and kept calling him Jack Frost which pissed my brother off to no end.

01-10-2006, 08:42 AM	#5
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Damn, that is sad to hear. He was one of the guys I loved to listen do the Rams broadcasts.

01-10-2006, 09:00 AM	#7
Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	Sad thing to hear. I started watching football in 1969 and Jack Snow was playing for my Rams. I remember they would always say that "Jack doesn't have great speed but he has never been caught from behind when he has the football". My favorite memory was the Rams playing the Vikings, maybe 1973 or 74. My Dad and brothers were all Viking fans and I somehow ended up liking the Rams. Every time they played the Vikes would win until this game. Rams were down less than a TD with time running out in the fourth qtr. I believe James Harris was the QB but whoever it was kept hitting Snow with out routes for about 10 yards at a clip against the Vikes bend don't break end of game defense. It seemed like he threw to him 8 or 9 straight plays, all to the sideline and Jack would get out of bounds. It ended with Snow catching a TD pass and me having bragging rights for the first time. 62 is way to young, RIP Jack.

01-10-2006, 10:28 AM	#11
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	Sad to hear that. He was one of the all time great Domers. He helped Huarte win the Heisman.

01-10-2006, 01:44 PM	#15
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	RIP - Jack. You will be missed.

01-10-2006, 02:52 PM	#19
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	R.I.P. Jack Snow __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

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