Speculation: Is Jack Edwards ok?!

[quietbruinfan]

Fred was 69 when he called this game in 1988. Outside of the Cup win in 1970, this is the game he cherished the most.



He did not get to call the 1972 Cup winner as it was on CBS.

Thanks. I have watched the nine minute version of this this on YouTube many times. (Thanks Dafoomie.) It is Fred close to his energetic, direct, distinctive best too.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Jack Edwards Bingo 2022-23 edition:

Slurring player names	Down to Sophia Yyyyyurkstovich	45 second rants about opposing players' weight
Forgets what he's saying halfway through saying it	View attachment 621534	MAHTHA THE BAHN'S ON FIAH
The coin that won't be tossed	Chinese Mustard	Misses a goal because he's still in the middle of a sentence

I had a physical reaction to not seeing "Tumbling Muffin" here.

 

[Fenway]

Thanks. I have watched the nine minute version of this this on YouTube many times. (Thanks Dafoomie.) It is Fred close to his energetic, direct, distinctive best too.

Fred wanted to get the Bruins on local TV which was a tough sell in the 60s.

In early 1964 the Bruins bought a 60-minute slot on WMUR-TV in Manchester to show coverage of a game in Toronto the previous night. Fred called the game and CBC technicians edited the game and gave Fred the tape. Fred then drove from Toronto to Manchester overnight and hosted the highlight show.

The risk was it could be a blowout game as the 64 Leafs were a powerhouse and the Bruins were a terrible team and the game was a blowout but

BRUINS TRIUMPH OVER LEAFS, 11‐0; Boston Scores Six Goals in First Period at Toronto (Published 1964)

www.nytimes.com

 

[Dicky113]

I actually don’t think he’s well

Well he’s either sick or hammered but either way he’s clearly not well.

 

[caz16]

Seeing my father struggle with aphasia and my MIL struggle with speech after a stroke, I wish people would have more compassion. We don't know what Jack is dealing with but since we all notice it, NESN would also be aware of the situation. I highly doubt he is drunk, that wouldn't be allowed or tolerated.

Since when is being ill or afflicted with a speech issue, seemingly neurological in nature, something that people have to joke about and speculate on. NESN should be commended for helping Jack keep his job, maybe working on speech with a therapist, no one knows. The Bruins are Jack's life, it would be crushing for him to be let go. While it is noticeable, I don't want him gone. Give the guy a break, if it was cancer or something else, people would be all over him with sympathy. Please be kind, I hope you all get treated well during your lifetime by your employers, wherever you happen to work.

Just my two cents worth, but keep the tumbling muffins coming. I want Jack to be here.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Seeing my father struggle with aphasia and my MIL struggle with speech after a stroke, I wish people would have more compassion. We don't know what Jack is dealing with but since we all notice it, NESN would also be aware of the situation. I highly doubt he is drunk, that wouldn't be allowed or tolerated.

Since when is being ill or afflicted with a speech issue, seemingly neurological in nature, something that people have to joke about and speculate on. NESN should be commended for helping Jack keep his job, maybe working on speech with a therapist, no one knows. The Bruins are Jack's life, it would be crushing for him to be let go. While it is noticeable, I don't want him gone. Give the guy a break, if it was cancer or something else, people would be all over him with sympathy. Please be kind, I hope you all get treated well during your lifetime by your employers, wherever you happen to work.

Just my two cents worth, but keep the tumbling muffins coming. I want Jack to be here.

100%. Obviously something is off and not something to take lightly. Good for he and NESN working through it.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

hes got a streak of like 5 games straight of the Frent Trederic

 

[sooshii]

Seeing my father struggle with aphasia and my MIL struggle with speech after a stroke, I wish people would have more compassion. We don't know what Jack is dealing with but since we all notice it, NESN would also be aware of the situation. I highly doubt he is drunk, that wouldn't be allowed or tolerated.

Since when is being ill or afflicted with a speech issue, seemingly neurological in nature, something that people have to joke about and speculate on. NESN should be commended for helping Jack keep his job, maybe working on speech with a therapist, no one knows. The Bruins are Jack's life, it would be crushing for him to be let go. While it is noticeable, I don't want him gone. Give the guy a break, if it was cancer or something else, people would be all over him with sympathy. Please be kind, I hope you all get treated well during your lifetime by your employers, wherever you happen to work.

Just my two cents worth, but keep the tumbling muffins coming. I want Jack to be here.

Thank you.

 

[DKH]

Watching Bruins vs Panthers December 23, 2011 (eleven years ago and Bruins win 8-0) on NESN right now

Jack is bringing it - now nowhere near what he was but was pretty good last night and seems to be better

He’s actually outstanding. I kinda crapped on him a bit back then gor his rants etc but this broadcast he’s top notch

 

[Amorphis]

I don’t care what health problems Jack might have. Just don’t subject me to it.

 

[James Walker]

He is too annoying now. Can't listen to him any longer.

 

[chizzler]

He tries to be too intellectual during interviews.

 

[mjhfb]

I had a physical reaction to not seeing "Tumbling Muffin" here.

or
"Bee in his bonnet"
"Catch and release"
"Dent in the end-boards"
"Entertainment factor"

 

[DickSmehlik]

Legit concerned after hearing this call. It seems it took him an extra second or two to process and to articulate what he was trying to say.

 

[MAINEiak Banana]

It sounded like he was trying to keep dentures from falling out while talking sometimes. Did he get new teeth?

 

[Baddkarma]

God bless you Jack!!!!

You have been a soldier and a Bruins announcer as well as clearly a fan. I prefer my Bruins commentary homer style I admit.

 

[ODAAT]

while I find Jack annoying, anytime I`m subjected to a Bruins game where NESN isn`t the carrier, I dearly miss the boys

 

[crimsonace]

Fred was 69 when he called this game in 1988. Outside of the Cup win in 1970, this is the game he cherished the most.



He did not get to call the 1972 Cup winner as it was on CBS.

That game felt like a Stanley Cup, given the Bruins' recent history with Montreal.

 

[FRyan4426]

I’m gonna guess he isn’t back next year. Just by the way he sounded and a lot of people want him gone. He had a great run. Who takes over if he’s gone?