Jack Buck

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 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 is the father of ESPN sportscaster Joe Buck.

For the St. Louis, Missouri fireboat, see Jack Buck (fireboat).
Jack Buck
Jack Buck in 1987
Born
John Francis Buck

(1924-08-21)August 21, 1924
Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJune 18, 2002(2002-06-18) (aged 77)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Resting placeJefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Missouri
Alma materOhio State University
OccupationSportscaster
Years active1950–2001
Spouses
  • Alyce Larson
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    (m. 1948; div. 1969)​
  • Carole Lintzenich
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    (m. 1969)​
Children8, including Joe
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch U.S. Army
Years of service1943–1946
Rank Corporal
Unit9th Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War II – European theater
Awards Purple Heart
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