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Find great stocking stuffers like Jack Eaton's new book and Memphis Sport subscriptions. Available now at store.memphissport.net

Great Scott! Don't miss out on this one...

Just in case you have been hiding under a rock somewhere, we just wanted to remind you that today is the day that Jack Eaton: Great Scott! I rhyme a lot. goes on sale to the public. Don't miss out on this one... The legend himself, Jack Eaton, will be on hand to sign copies of his brand new book and talk Tigers, NBA, NFL, and more.

This is a must have for anyone who remembers Jack from his 35 years as a sportscaster on Channel 5. This is a must have for any Tiger fan who remembers Jack as the longtime "Voice of the Tigers." This is a must-have for any Memphis sports fan - young or old. Come out and meet "Big" Jack.

WHAT: Jack Eaton signing his new book, "JACK EATON: Great Scott: I rhyme a lot."
WHERE: Tiger Gift Shop, 529 South Highland, 901-324-5334
WHEN:  Friday, Nov. 21, 3-6pm, Saturday, Nov.  22, 12-3pm

Press release for Jack Eaton's new book

Jack Eaton: Great Scott! I rhyme a lot.
Jack will be appearing live at the Tiger Gift Shop to sign his new book.

MEMPHIS, TN – Memphis-area sportscaster for nearly half a century and "Voice of the Tigers" for 28 years, Jack Eaton has recently released his first book of poems entitled Jack Eaton: Great Scott, I rhyme a lot. He will be appearing live at the Tiger Gift Shop on Saturday, November 22 from 12 noon until 4 p.m. This event will give local fans the opportunity to meet the legendary "Big" Jack, swap sports stories and purchase autographed copies of his book.

Jack's book is a culmination of more than 50 years of commentating on the Memphis sports scene. It's no secret that "Big" Jack has been writing poems for much of his career. He used to deliver poems regularly on his news broadcasts and his highly successful radio show for years.

Now out of the limelight, Jack has had time to collect together over one hundred of his greatest poems in a one-of-a-kind book. One of the most beloved figures in Memphis sports and/or media, Jack has had an inside look at many of the most influential sports stories in the Memphis-area over the past half century. His poems feature a unique insight into the sports world – most delivered to great comedic effect.

This collection is a must-read for Memphis-area sports fans young and old. And though there is a great amount of attention played to the Memphis Tigers in the book, that is not the sole focus. The NFL, the Memphis Grizzlies, baseball, the University of Tennessee and even local area politics draw the attention of what WMC-TV5 has called "The Bard of Union Avenue."

Jack Eaton: Great Scott, I rhyme a lot. is the first book published by Memphis Sport Magazine. Since 2006, Memphis Sport Magazine, the premier Memphis-area sports magazine, has been published bi-monthly and in full color with stellar graphics and insightful writing and commentary. Though out of the media for a number of years, Jack continues to write four to five poems a week. For more information, please visit memphissport.net.

For review copies and/or interview requests, send an email to mike@memphissport.net. To contact the author, please send an email to jack@memphissport.net

The Jack Eaton Book Tour - Part Two

Jack Eaton continued his whirlwind promotional tour for his new book -- Jack Eaton, Great Scott, I rhyme a lot. Earlier in the week he visited the Rain Man and Mike Fleming. He has since appeared on Chris Vernon, called in to Debby Hall's morning show, sat in with Ron Olsen and Dana Fox, and called in to talk with Dave Woloshin...

But that is just the beginning. He has more to come before the big book signing event next Friday and Saturday.

Check out Jack Eaton: Great Scott to read the poems he wrote for each stop on the tour. You can listen to Jack on the Chris Vernon Show by going here...Chris Vernon Interviews Big Jack

Here is what Chris had to say about Big Jack...Jack Eaton on Chris Vernon

The Jack Eaton Book Tour

Jack Eaton has begun his promotion for his new book -- Jack Eaton, Great Scott, I rhyme a lot. He began by visiting Memphis Sport Radio this past Saturday. Then on Monday, he called into the Rain Man's Show (The Southern Sports Report on Sports56) and Mike Fleming's show (The Mike Fleming Show on WREC 600). He had a poem prepared for the Rain Man and one for Mike Fleming... 

Ode to the Rain Man

Listen to the Rainman and you will get

Lots of information on just how to bet..

He can't guarantee you'll win,he would if he could
But realistically your chances are pretty good

How  does he do it,between me and you
I  really do not have a single clue.

Now his buddy Tony whether you like it or not
When it comes to betting he don't know squat.

I think where he really gets in dutch
He listens to Jeff Weinberger way too much.

So Tony please call call a halt
And take what Weinberger says with a grain of salt.

So the Rain man and Tony when all's said and done

One thing above all- they have a lot of fun.

Ode to Mike Fleming

Ladies and Gentlemen here is the place to start

Mike Fleming is not for the faint of heart.

Some,  after listening  for an hour will jump up and say;
He's for truth,justice and the  American way..

He doesn't like  King Willie anyone can tell
When Mike wants him with John Ford in a  6 foot cell.

If politicians don''t follow the straight and narrow path
They  are sure to be the target of Fleming's wrath.

We need more guys like Mike  who  are willing  to give
Then Memphis would be a better place to live.

You can listen to his interview with the Rain Man here...

The Elusive West Commercial

I've been trying to catch this commercial for at least six months, since it first appeared while my wife was watching Oprah. Well, to my delight, it appeared again this past weekend, before and during the Titans game. So, finally, I am able to share with you Memphis Sport magazine in this West Clinic commercial. Pay attention when they are panning through the room and look at what the boy is reading. Yes – that's us. View the commercial here... It is the Coach Cal and Mike Fratello issue way back from our first year. Thanks West Clinic.  

Steve Cohen Reads memphissport.net

In case you missed it, our own congressman from Memphis, Steve Cohen used our M Report (Rebel Yell) as the basis for bestowing an award on two of Ole Miss' cheerleaders last week. Check it out here...

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