Rembering Jack Kemp - Stephen Nover - offline

Most people remember Jack Kemp, who died Saturday at 73, as a Republican presidential candidate in 1988 and Bob Dole's running mate in 1996.

I remember Jack Kemp differently. He was one of my childhood heros as the star quarterback for the Buffalo Bills when they played in the old American Football League in the '60s.

Kemp was an exciting scrambling quarterback, who led one of the AFL's best franchises during the mid-60s. The Bills were a lot of fun to watch in those days.

Not only did they have Kemp, but pounding running back Cookie Gilchrist, flanker Elbert "Golden Wheels" Dubenion and star defensive tackle Tom Sestak.

Their coach was the emotional Lou Saban and their kickers were Pete Gogolak, the first soccer-style kicker in pro football, and punter Paul Maguire, who would go on to become one of the worst network announcers.

I'm sure 90 percent of the posters on this forum are too young to remember the 1965 Bills. But believe me, they were a blast to watch.

RIP Mr. Kemp. I didn't agree with his politics, but I respected the man and appreciated the thrills he gave me as a youngster.

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