Jack Buck- Biography

Jack Buck was one of America’s most beloved sportscasters, best remembered as the former voice of the St. Louis Cardinals. He was drafted into the United States Army and was awarded the Purple Cross for his heroic service during World War II. He began his broadcasting career with KMOX radio, calling Cardinals games alongside Harry Caray, Milo Hamilton, and Joe Garagiola, and ultimately became the team’s primary play-by-play announcer. Jack had a fantastic working relationship with Mike Shannon that lasted nearly three decades. When the Cardinals triumphed, he exclaimed, “That’s a winner!” with extra zeal as a Cardinals supporter.

“Go crazy, guys!” and “We’ll see you next night!” were two of his most memorable calls. His phone calls were spontaneous, real, and amusing. Aside from baseball, he was a sports announcer for a variety of other sports. He called National Football League games and shared the radio voice of Monday Night Football with Hank Stram. Jack presided over 16 Super Bowls and provided play-by-play for one. He was the voice of the National Hockey League’s St. Louis Blues. He has also worked as a radio announcer for a Stanley Cup final. He received numerous honors, including the Ford C. Frick Award and the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award.

Jack Buck- Birth, Age, Ethnicity, Siblings, Education

Earle Buck, a railway accountant, and Kathleen Buck gave birth to Jack Buck. He was the third of seven brothers and sisters. During the Great Depression, the family struggled, and living was especially harsh during the winters.

Earle’s family joined him in Cleveland in 1939, where he worked for Erie Railroad, but he died of uremic disease. Lakewood High School was where Jack finished his high school education.