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Jack Buck

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American sportscaster (1924-2002)

United StatesLived 1924 to 2002 · aged 77
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John Francis Buck 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 from numerous halls of fame. He has also been inducted as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum.

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Buck and Shannon announcing a Cardinals game at Busch, 1992Buck and Shannon announcing a Cardinals game at Busch, 1992Jack Buck (left) with Ralph Kiner at the 1987 Hall of Fame induction ceremony.Jack Buck (left) with Ralph Kiner at the 1987 Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Awards 2

1999Sports Lifetime Achievement Award
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Frank GiffordAlso won Sports Lifetime Achievement AwardHoward CosellAlso won Sports Lifetime Achievement AwardAl MichaelsAlso won Sports Lifetime Achievement AwardVin ScullyAlso won Sports Lifetime Achievement AwardTed TurnerAlso won Sports Lifetime Achievement AwardPat SummerallAlso won Sports Lifetime Achievement Award

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John Francis Buck 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 from numerous halls of fame. He has also been inducted as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum. He was the father of ESPN sportscaster Joe Buck.

Country
United States
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2002 · aged 77
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7 languages

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