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John Francis "Jack" Buck (21 August 1924-18 June 2002) helped to define American sports broadcasting in the second half of the Twentieth Century. Beginning as a partner of Harry Caray, he became the radio voice of the St. Louis Cardinals. He expanded to play-by-play and color work in other sports. Buck also worked in television, covering sports including baseball, football, and bowling. [MORE]
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Becoming a Sportscaster
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Interview with Jack Buck by American Sportscasters Association President Lou Schwartz at the 2000 Sports Emmy Awards dinner.
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Hall of Fame Cardinals: Jack Buck and Harry Caray
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Photograph of the two early in their careers sitting behind a KMOX radio microphone.
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In Memorium: Jack Buck
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National Baseball Hall of Fame tribute to the 1987 Frick Award winner. With picture and links to acceptance speech, 9/11 poem, and his scorecard from Mark Mcguire's 62nd home run.
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Jack Buck
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Fan perspective of his professional skill and personal warmth by the executive director of the Egyptian Area (Illinois) Agency on Aging from a "Life's Lessons Learned" series.
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Jack Buck Book Event
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Charity fund raiser sponsored by the announcer. Includes welcome, book of stories and poems for sale, details about the Gateway Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and CF, and a biography.
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Missouri Sports Hall of Fame: Jack Buck
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Photograph, career highlights, and honors on his inductee page.
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Online NewsHour: Chasing History
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Elizabeth Farnsworth interview with Jack Buck and Frank DeFord as Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa were pursuing Babe Ruth's single-season home run record from 4 September 1998. The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer transcript.
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St. Louis Walk of Fame: Jack Buck
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Homage with photograph, biographical sketch, induction details, and links to others inducted.
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Loss of a Great Voice And a Helping Hand
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Leonard Shapiro on washingtonpost.com looks back at Jack Buck's life, his willingness to help beginning sportscasters, including George Michael, and the end of a generation of noted announcers, including Harwell, Caray, Barber, Allen, Nelson, Brickhouse, and Scully.
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