Help me figure out this possible reference in TOS...

[Core]

Ok, gotta bring this one to the experts, 'cause this is driving me nuts.

I have this image in the back of my mind of Kirk talking (in TOS) about a starship captain (now deceased) he idolized when he was younger, or studied in the academy, or something to that effect.

I kept thinking it was Archer, but after some Google searches, I doubt it. I could've sworn this is something I saw him talk about in TOS, but I can't pinpoint it. Maybe I've got the wrong series AND character?

 

[Hambone]

Ok, gotta bring this one to the experts, 'cause this is driving me nuts.

I have this image in the back of my mind of Kirk talking (in TOS) about a starship captain (now deceased) he idolized when he was younger, or studied in the academy, or something to that effect.

I kept thinking it was Archer, but after some Google searches, I doubt it. I could've sworn this is something I saw him talk about in TOS, but I can't pinpoint it. Maybe I've got the wrong series AND character?

You're probably thinking of Captain Garth in "Whom Gods Destroy". From Memory Alpha:

Captain Garth of Izar's exploits were required reading for cadets, and the famous captain joined Kirk's pantheon of heroes.

 

[Michael]

The reference to Garth of Izar was what immediately sprung to my mind. From Whom Gods Destroy ...

CORY: Garth. Garth of Izar, a former Starship fleet Captain. (He calls up a picture on a monitor)
KIRK: When I was a cadet at the Academy, his exploits were required reading. He was one of my heroes. I'd like to see him.
CORY: Of course.

EDIT: Damn, too slow.

 

[JiNX-01]

Ok, gotta bring this one to the experts, 'cause this is driving me nuts.

I have this image in the back of my mind of Kirk talking (in TOS) about a starship captain (now deceased) he idolized when he was younger, or studied in the academy, or something to that effect.

I kept thinking it was Archer, but after some Google searches, I doubt it. I could've sworn this is something I saw him talk about in TOS, but I can't pinpoint it. Maybe I've got the wrong series AND character?

Hmmm... The only two I can think of are:
Instructor John Gill (Patterns of Force)
Captain Garth (Whom Gods Destroy)

 

[GSchnitzer]

Ok, gotta bring this one to the experts, 'cause this is driving me nuts.

I have this image in the back of my mind of Kirk talking (in TOS) about a starship captain (now deceased) he idolized when he was younger, or studied in the academy, or something to that effect.

I kept thinking it was Archer, but after some Google searches, I doubt it. I could've sworn this is something I saw him talk about in TOS, but I can't pinpoint it. Maybe I've got the wrong series AND character?

From the episode "Whom Gods Destroy:"

Kirk: Who is the new inmate?

Cory: Uh, Garth. Garth of Izar, a former star ship fleet captain.

Kirk: When I was a cadet at the academy, his exploits were required reading. He was one of my heroes. I'd like to see him.

Cory: Of course.

Ed: Man--everyone is so fast!

 

[Core]

The reference to Garth of Izar was what immediately sprung to my mind. From Whom Gods Destroy ...

CORY: Garth. Garth of Izar, a former Starship fleet Captain. (He calls up a picture on a monitor)
KIRK: When I was a cadet at the Academy, his exploits were required reading. He was one of my heroes. I'd like to see him.
CORY: Of course.

That's the one! Excellent... My thanks to both of you.

 

[Christopher]

I kept thinking it was Archer

Nope, since Archer wasn't created until more than 30 years after TOS went off the air. He was not a character that ever existed in Trek lore prior to Enterprise.

 

[Rhionnach]

Your logic is sound.

 

[Green Shirt]

How about Captain Garrovic, who was mentioned in Obession?

 

[Surfin' Santa]

I kept thinking it was Archer

Nope, since Archer wasn't created until more than 30 years after TOS went off the air. He was not a character that ever existed in Trek lore prior to Enterprise.

It's another one of them pesky time paradoxes!

 

[The Squire of Gothos]

Garth! First!!!1!

 

[Surfin' Santa]

That's LORD Garth!!

And was Yvonne Craig hot, or what? You know what they say: Once you've had green, everything else is routine!

 

[ahkyahnan]

How about Captain Garrovic, who was mentioned in Obession?

That's the first person I thought of too. I guess the "idolization when young" & "studied at academy when young" points more to Garth.

Mark

 

[Timewalker]

I kept thinking it was Archer

Nope, since Archer wasn't created until more than 30 years after TOS went off the air. He was not a character that ever existed in Trek lore prior to Enterprise.

Besides, who in their right mind would idolize Archer?

 

[Green Shirt]

Besides, who in their right mind would idolize Archer?

No one, beside not.dead.trip. and ensign whatsisname.

 

[Admiral Shran]

I guess I'm alone in idolizing Archer.

 

[Timewalker]

Besides, who in their right mind would idolize Archer?

No one, beside not.dead.trip. and ensign whatsisname.

You mean even his dog didn't love him?

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[Santa Kang]

He did his share of saving the day and managed to lay the ground work for the UFP. I got no problem with Archer.

 

[Green Shirt]

Besides, who in their right mind would idolize Archer?

No one, beside not.dead.trip. and ensign whatsisname.

You mean even his dog didn't love him?

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He'll let you know as soon as he reappears.


(I know, not the same dog, unless they live longer in Abramsverse)

 

[Admiral Shran]

(I know, not the same dog, unless they live longer in Abramsverse)

It's possible. Everything else is out of wack in the Abramsverse.