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Post by longsuffering on Apr 12, 2022 15:24:00 GMT -5
He was featured on a segment of celebrity wife swap a few years ago. He was one of the more likable celebrities on that show to me. RIP and "Aflaaac!"
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Post by rgs318 on Apr 13, 2022 17:15:38 GMT -5
He was a talented man who always seemed quite likable. He was never afraid to look "foolish." May he rest in peace.
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Post by clmetsfan on Apr 16, 2022 16:47:25 GMT -5
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Apr 17, 2022 21:38:44 GMT -5
I watched that show back in the Pater Marshall days (trivia question-what is Pater Marshall's connection with pro sports?) and I must say I never saw a sequence like that one.
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Post by CHC8485 on Apr 18, 2022 5:22:48 GMT -5
His son, Pete LaCock, played 1st base for the Cubs in the early to mid 1970s.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Apr 18, 2022 9:02:19 GMT -5
His son, Pete LaCock, played 1st base for the Cubs in the early to mid 1970s. Correct-he had a 9 year career with the Cubs and KC Royals. Atypically for a first baseman, he had no power at the plate. I've copied below a couple of lines from his bio because of the great tidbit about Bob Gibson who we discussed in this forum when he passed away. "Pete's only career grand slam came with the Chicago Cubs. He slugged it off one of the final big league pitches thrown by Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, Septembe r 3, 1975 at Busch Stadium II, in a 11-6 Cubbie victory. Several years later, LaCock squared off against Gibson in an 'old-timers' game. Gibson's first pitch drilled Pete in the ribs."
This article [1] indicates that, as of 2019, LaCock is retired. In the article, he talks about the friendships he formed with the celebrities on Hollywood Squares, as well as about his baseball career. |
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Post by Tom on Apr 18, 2022 9:28:34 GMT -5
His son, Pete LaCock, played 1st base for the Cubs in the early to mid 1970s. Correct-he had a 9 year career with the Cubs and KC Royals. Atypically for a first baseman, he had no power at the plate. I've copied below a couple of lines from his bio because of the great tidbit about Bob Gibson who we discussed in this forum when he passed away. "Pete's only career grand slam came with the Chicago Cubs. He slugged it off one of the final big league pitches thrown by Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, Septembe r 3, 1975 at Busch Stadium II, in a 11-6 Cubbie victory. Several years later, LaCock squared off against Gibson in an 'old-timers' game. Gibson's first pitch drilled Pete in the ribs."
This article [1] indicates that, as of 2019, LaCock is retired. In the article, he talks about the friendships he formed with the celebrities on Hollywood Squares, as well as about his baseball career.that's a great story about Gibson. |
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 18, 2022 15:45:24 GMT -5
Gibson's forever counterpart in the 1967 world series, Gentleman Jim Lonborg, DDS would never drill someone in the ribs. He'd say open wide and then drill you.🙂
Would love to have seen how game seven turned out if Lonborg had more than two days rest.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Apr 18, 2022 16:36:21 GMT -5
And then Lonborg decided to go skiing……
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 18, 2022 19:11:41 GMT -5
And was never the same pitcher. But always the same gentleman.
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Post by Chu Chu on Apr 20, 2022 12:46:11 GMT -5
I wasn't familiar with Gilbert Godfried, but after watching this, I am in amazement at his quick wit and funny rejoinders! |
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Apr 20, 2022 14:32:52 GMT -5
I think it is more a matter of excellent timing--the real key to comedy--than of quick wit, as the celebrities know the questions in advance
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Post by Chu Chu on Apr 21, 2022 14:38:52 GMT -5
I think it is more a matter of excellent timing--the real key to comedy--than of quick wit, as the celebrities know the questions in advance I didn't realize that. He was a funny, funny man! |
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