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Jack Buck | |
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 Jack Buck in 1987 | |
| Born | John Francis Buck August 21, 1924 Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | June 18, 2002 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Missouri |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University |
| Occupation | Sportscaster |
| Years active | 1950–2001 |
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| Children | 8, including Joe |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  U.S. Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Rank |  Corporal |
| Unit | 9th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | 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).[1] 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.
- ^ Fallstrom, R.B. (June 19, 2002). "Broadcasting great Buck dies at age 77". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. p. 4B.