Joe McGuff

Joe was my favorite sports writer of all time. There was no one better. I absolutely looked forward to reading his articles every week. There was no one better for grade school/high school kids. RIP Joe.

I've never forgotten how you helped me, Mr McGuff/doug

Elaine
I was very sorry to read of the death of your father. We went to Park together briefly in the 80,s. I was in Kansas City doing research when I read the news.
Please accept my belated sympathy

I grew up in Kansas City, reading Ernie Mehl, and then Joe McGuff, in the Times and the Star. In 1963, when I was 12 years old, I began predicting college and pro football games for my own amusement, keeping meticulous records of my success.
In 1966, I finished the pro season with a percentage of .650, so I wrote Joe McGuff about it. He had the grace to write me, just a kid - not quite 16 at the time - and promise to give me a "plug in the paper" if I repeated my .650 percentage the...

Dear Kay and Family,
Joe and you are in my prayers.

Dear Kay and family
I am remembering fond memories of the McGuff family on 52nd street. We were always welcome into your home. Joe had a profound effect on 3 of my brothers. Please know that I am remembering all of you in my prayers as you mourn the loss of husband and father.
Sister Pat Dunphy,csj

JOE,

THANKS FOR TREATING ME AS AN IMPORTANT PERSON, WHEN COMMUNICATING.

I HEARD OF YOUR PASSING WHILE WATCHING KANSAS CITY WEEK IN REVIEW YESTERDAY. YOU DID THE JOB BETTER THAN MOST.

MY MOM SAID PERSONS WE MEET IN OUR LIFE PASS IN THREES, AND THIS WINTER THAT WAS SO, THREE GREATS, DONNA JEAN MATLOCK, JANE F FLYNN, AND JOE MCGUFF.

I BELIEVE IN THE LIFE HEREAFTER, SO WE CAN TALK LATER. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, AND FRIENDS.

Kay and family, Very sorry to hear of Joe's passing, he will be missed by many. Thanks for all your love,support,and compassion throughout the years.

Dear Kay and Family,
I can only reflect on all of the wonderful family get-togethers that we enjoyed. I reminisced about the picnics in Loose Park with the Haden's, Lauer's and other families. I also thought about the wonderful Thanksgivings that we spent together. I will always remember one particular Thanksgiving Day. The Chiefs were playing the Denver Broncos and I was invited to go to the game with Joe, Bill,and John. Somehow John and I ended up on the sidelines. A football came...