Owner and publisher of the Gammy Bird newspaper. He secretly works as a commercial fisherman to prevent his adult son Dennis from obtaining a fishing license. He appears to drown in a storm but is revived, subsequently granting Dennis his license and breaking a family curse.
Jack employs Quoyle as a reporter despite his lack of experience.
Jack owns the newspaper where Tert Card serves as managing editor.
Billy is employed by Jack at the Gammy Bird newspaper.
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