Krock (other)
Krock or variant thereof may refer to: People * Arthur Krock (1886-1974), U.S. journalist * Gus Krock (1866-1905), U.S. baseball player * Hendrick Krock (1671-1738), Danish painter Other uses * K-Rock (radio station), a common radio brand which refers to a number of rock music radio stations * Rogers K-Rock Centre, arena in Kingston, Ontario, Canada See also * Crock (other) * Kroc, surname * KROC (other) * Krok (other) Krok or KROK or variant thereof, may refer to: People * Duke Krok, the father of Libuše in Czech legend * Matthew Krok (b. 1983), Australian child actor * Morris Krok (1931–2005), South African writer Other uses * Krok, Wisconsin, an uninco ...

Arthur Krock
Arthur Bernard Krock (November 16, 1886 – April 12, 1974) was a Pulitzer Prize winning American journalist. In a career spanning several decades covering the tenure of eleven United States presidents he became known as the "Dean of Washington newsmen". Early life and career Arthur Krock was born in Glasgow, Kentucky in 1887. He was the son of German-Jewish bookkeeper Joseph Krock and Caroline Morris, who was half-Jewish. His mother became blind subsequent to his birth and Krock was raised by his grandparents, Emmanuel and Henrietta Morris until he was six years old. When his mother regained her sight, he joined his parents in Chicago, graduating from high school there in 1904. Krock went on to Princeton University but dropped out in his first year owing to financial problems. He returned home, and in 1906 graduated with an associate degree from the Lewis Institute in Chicago. Journalism Krock began his career in journalism with the '' Louisville Herald'', then went to Washi ...
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Gus Krock
August H. Krock (May 9, 1866 – March 22, 1905) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played three seasons, from to , for the Chicago White Stockings, Indianapolis Hoosiers, Washington Nationals, and Buffalo Bisons The Buffalo Bisons (known colloquially as the Herd) are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. Located in Buffalo, New York, the team plays their home games at Sahlen Fiel .... In Krock's debut season, 1888 with the White Stockings, he had 25 wins and 14 losses. External links * 1866 births 1905 deaths 19th-century baseball players Major League Baseball pitchers Chicago White Stockings players Indianapolis Hoosiers (NL) players Washington Nationals (1886–1889) players Buffalo Bisons (PL) players Oshkosh (minor league baseball) players Milwaukee Brewers (minor league) players Milwaukee Creams players Sioux City Corn Huskers players Omaha Lambs players Basebal ...
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Hendrick Krock
Hendrick Krock (21 July 1671 – 18 November 1738) was a Danish history painter who, from 1706, was the court painter of Frederick IV as well as his successor Christian VI. Along with Benoit Le Coffre set the tone for history painting in Denmark during the 18th century-1720s, having been influenced by the Italian baroque painting he experienced during his travels. He also played a role in the eventual establishment of an Art Academy in Denmark. Early training He was born to merchant Valentin Krock and Volborg Peters in Flensborg. At 11 years of age he studied under Johan Ayerschöttel of Husum, a well-known portraitist of the time. He came to Copenhagen in 1688, where he taught drawing, and studied under painter to the royal court Peder Andersen at Frederiksborg Palace. In 1693 he traveled to France, and then to Italy, where he stayed for a period of time. According to one of his later students, Krock traveled to Italy in the company of young Ulrik Christian Gyldenløve, Ki ...
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K-Rock (radio Station)
K-Rock is a common radio brand, generally carried by radio stations airing a modern rock format. The brand is currently owned by Audacy, Inc. which acquired it as part of the merger with CBS Radio which owned the K-Rock brand in the United States since 1986. Then known as Infinity Broadcasting, CBS acquired the K-Rock brand after purchasing noted Los Angeles rock station KROQ-FM, its callsign the origin of the "K-Rock" name. In Canada, the K-Rock trademark is held by Rogers Media, owner of CIKR-FM ("K-Rock 105.7") in Kingston, Ontario. Most other K-Rock stations in Canada are owned by the Stingray Digital Group. See also * K-Rockathon K-Rockathon was an annual music festival held in the Central New York region of New York sponsored by Galaxy Communications-owned radio stations WKLL/WKRL-FM/WKRH. These concerts were held at venues in Vernon, Syracuse, Oswego, Utica, and Weedspo ... * K-Rock Centre References {{Reflist External linksEntercom
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Rogers K-Rock Centre
Leon's Centre (formerly K-Rock Centre, and Rogers K-Rock Centre) is an indoor arena in downtown Kingston, Ontario. Opened in 2008, it is the home of the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. History The arena was designed by Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects, and was constructed by EllisDon Construction. It was built on city-owned land known as the "North Block", which at the time was being used as a parking lot. An archaeological dig of the area was necessary since the southeast portion of the site was the former location of part of the historic Fort Frontenac. The remaining ruins of the fort's northwest bastion is located directly across the street from the main entrance. The groundbreaking ceremony took place July 28, 2006, with construction beginning on November 3, 2006. On February 6, 2008, local radio station CIKR-FM (K-Rock) purchased the naming rights to the arena for 10 years at $3.3 million. After Rogers Communications acquired ownership of CIKR-FM, the arena ...
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Crock (other)
Crock may refer to: * ''Crock'' (comic strip), a daily comic strip that was published from 1975 to 2012 * Crock (dishware), a stoneware pot See also * Croc (other) * Krock (other) * Croque A ''croque monsieur'' () is a hot sandwich made with ham and cheese. The name comes from the French words ''croque'' ("crunch") and ''monsieur'' ("mister"). History The dish originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack. In the ear ...

Kroc
Kroc is a surname. Notable people with the name include: * Janae Kroc (born 1972), bodybuilder and powerlifter * Joan Kroc (1929–2003), American philanthropist * Ray Kroc Raymond Albert Kroc (October 5, 1902 – January 14, 1984) was an American businessman. He purchased the fast food company McDonald's in 1961 and was its CEO from 1967 to 1973. Kroc is credited with the global expansion of McDonald's, turnin ... (1902–1984), American founder of McDonald's See also * People with the surname ''Krock'' * People with the surname ''Krok'' {{surname ...
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KROC (other)
Kroc is a surname. Notable people with the name include: * Janae Kroc (born 1972), bodybuilder and powerlifter * Joan Kroc (1929–2003), American philanthropist * Ray Kroc Raymond Albert Kroc (October 5, 1902 – January 14, 1984) was an American businessman. He purchased the fast food company McDonald's in 1961 and was its CEO from 1967 to 1973. Kroc is credited with the global expansion of McDonald's, turnin ... (1902–1984), American founder of McDonald's See also * People with the surname ''Krock'' * People with the surname ''Krok'' {{surname ...
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