Jack Buck
Jack Buck | |
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 Buck in 1987 | |
| Born | John Francis Buck August 21, 1924 Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | June 18, 2002 (aged 77) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Resting place | Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Missouri |
| Education | Ohio State University |
| Occupation | Sportscaster |
| Years active | 1950–2001 |
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| Children | 8, including Joe |
| Awards | Name honored by St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | U.S. Army |
Service years | 1943–1946 |
Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 9th Infantry Division |
Conflicts | World War II – European theater |
| Awards | Purple Heart |
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). 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.