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John Francis Buck (August 21, 1924 – June 18, 2002) was an American sportscaster, best known for his work announcing Major League Baseball games of the St. Louis Cardinals. His play-by-play work earned him recognition (or induction in some cases) from numerous halls of fame ( Baseball, Pro Football, and Radio ). [1]
- Passed on Monday Night Football
- Took Over in St. Louis
- Long List of Famous Calls
- Stirring Poem After 9/11
- 'He Battled For His Life'
- Son Carries on Family Tradition
He left the Cardinals briefly in 1960 to work with ABC when that network carried baseball and the fledgling American Football League. He left that network after a dispute, and did not return the network's phone call when it considered him as play-by-play man for the inaugural year of Monday Night Football in 1970, when the AFL merged into the Natio...
The Cardinals fired Caray in 1969, and while Caray prospered elsewhere—most notably with the Chicago Cubs—until his death in 1998, Buck emerged as number one in St. Louis. "For 15 years, he was the No. 2 guy in Harry Caray's shadow, but he was able to shine brightly through that shadow," New York Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen said on Major Leaguer Ba...
Buck's nearly five decades included several memorable calls. "Go ahead and remember him for a few calling cards," Chuck Finder wrote in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . "Just don't short-change Jack Buck on his versatility. His ability to broadcast baseball and football. His ability to work in radio and television." Among Buck's most noteworthy calls ...
When baseball resumed its games one week after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Buck gave an emotional speech before 32,563 fans at Busch Memorial Stadium in St. Louis before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Pregame ceremonies included about 500 police offers and firefighters lining the entire warning track. Buck, who wore a bright r...
Buck's health continued to fade late in 2001. A heavy smoker, he underwent surgery for lung cancer that December. A month later he returned to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis to have an intestinal blockage removed. Buck underwent five operations in all. He went in and out of a coma for several weeks and died on June 18, 2002. "He made us proud ...
Buck is honored along the St. Louis Walk of Fame, among many other accolades. His son, Joe Buck, has emerged as a top sportscaster in his own right. "I always knew he was something special," the younger Buck wrote about his father in Sports Illustrated ."I wasn't the smartest kid, but I didn't have to be to realize people liked having him around. I...
Jack Buck was a legendary radio and TV announcer for the St. Louis Cardinals and a cherished figure in the St. Louis community. He was known for his deep voice, razor-sharp wit, and iconic calls of baseball moments. He was also a World War II veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, and a self-made man who loved meeting people.
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Jun 17, 2022 · Jack Buck was the voice of baseball for generations. His legacy shines 20 years later. From the 'The whole package': Remembering Jack Buck 20 years after his death series. Dan Caesar. Jun...
Jun 18, 2020 · Future stars or busts? Watch live analysis of the 2024 NFL draft. The life and times of Jack Buck. Jun 18, 2020. 18 years ago, St. Louis lost iconic broadcaster Jack Buck. Take a look back...
Jun 20, 2002 · Jack Buck, whose nearly 50 years as the voice of the St. Louis Cardinals' games positioned him to describe the baseball exploits of Stan Musial and Mark McGwire, and to call games with his son,...
Jun 18, 2022 · It has been two decades since legendary Cardinals broadcaster Buck died. Jack Buck died on June 18, 2002. For the anniversary, take a look back at his life and career.
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