In addition to his work with the Cardinals, Buck also earned assignments on many national sportscasts, including radio coverage of 18 Super Bowls and 11 World Series.

Jul 3, 2025 · Many retain fond memories of the unparalleled talents of a sportscaster who became a household name announcing Major League Baseball games for the St. Louis Cardinals—the …

Jack Buck (1924–2002) maintained a sports broadcasting career that spanned five decades until his death in 2002. He covered eight World Series and 17 Super Bowls, and worked St. Louis …

Buck was a fixture among football viewers as well, providing the call on CBS NFL broadcasts, including the “Ice Bowl” in 1967. He also served as the CBS Radio voice on Monday-night …

Buck’s calls defined the St. Louis baseball experience for many Americans when baseball meant huddling around a radio, playbook in hand. Proclaimed by his many fans as a great …

Buck is the 1978 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., for his contribution to baseball. He was named Missouri’s top sportscaster …

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.

American sportscaster Jack Buck, best known for his work announcing Major League Baseball games of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Dec 11, 2025 · Jack Buck died after a five-month hospitalization for lung cancer in June 2002. He had every intention of broadcasting Cardinals games in 2002 even though his prognosis was …

While much better known for his baseball and football commentary, Jack Buck was also the original voice of the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. Buck was paired with Jay …