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	Jack Buck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Buck received the Ford C. Frick Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987, and is honored with a star on the St.
		Buck was recognizable by his deep, gravelly voice (acquired through years of heavy smoking, which eventually contributed to his death), penchant for sardonic irony, and his distinctive play-by-play calls.
		Jack Buck died on June 18, 2002 at the age of 77 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis from a combined series of illnesses.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jack_Buck (2423 words)

	MLB.com: Jack Buck, 1924-2002
		Jack Buck was widely admired by his colleagues in the world of broadcasting and by the players whose feats he recounted for fans around the world.
		Buck, one of the most respected and admired baseball broadcasters, was the voice of the St. Louis Cardinals for nearly a half a century.
		Jack Buck touched thousands of lives, usually through the impersonal medium of the air waves, but his death produced a profoundly personal reaction Wednesday, as the baseball world mourned the passing of one of the sport's most beloved personalities.
	mlb.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/mlb/news/tributes/mlb_obit_jack_buck.jsp (563 words)

	Jack Buck (1924-2002)
		Jack Buck, who in nearly five decades as a broadcaster rose from Harry Caray's sidekick to a St. Louis institution, died Tuesday night after a long hospital stay.
		Jack Buck was born Aug. 21, 1924, in Holyoke, Mass., to Earl and Kathleen Buck.
		Buck graduated from Lakewood High School, a suburb just west of Cleveland, in 1942 and then went to work on one of the oar boats on the Great Lakes, where he held a variety of jobs, including porter, night cook, baker, deck hand and painter.
	www.sportsecyclopedia.com /memorial/stl/buck.html (1370 words)

	Historic Baseball Jack Buck was a winner in his life in broadcasting
		Jack Buck, who in nearly five decades as a broadcaster rose from Harry Caray's sidekick to a St. Louis institution, died Tuesday (June 18, 2002) night after a long hospital stay.
		Buck was also behind the microphone for the first telecast of the American Football League and at the NFL championship "Ice Bowl" in 1967.
		Buck, who had six children with his first wife Alyce, and two with wife Carole, is survived by his second wife; sons Jack Jr., Dan and Joe; and daughters Beverly, Christine, Bonnie, Betsy and Julie.
	www.historicbaseball.com /misc/buck_jack.html (891 words)

	Joe Buck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1994, Buck was hired by Fox, and at the age of 25 became the youngest man ever to announce a regular slate of National Football League games on network television.
		Part of Buck's broadcast (with McCarver and Bob Brenly) of Game 5 of the 1997 American League Championship Series could be heard in the background of one of the recordings Linda Tripp made of a conversation between herself and Monica Lewinsky, regarding the latter's affair with then-President Bill Clinton.
		Buck (and to a lesser extent, Fox Sports) has also taken heat for being absent from Fox's baseball broadcasts (despite being their #1 announcer) during the most crucial periods of the season in August and September when he typically calls preseason NFL games for Fox.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Joe_Buck (1215 words)

	Jack Buck
		For nearly 50 years, Jack Buck was the voice of the St. Louis Cardinals on KMOX/St. Louis since 1954.
		Born on August 21, 1924, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Buck was raised in Cleveland and graduated from Ohio State University.
		Jack Buck was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1995.
	www.museum.tv /rhofsection.php?page=179 (256 words)

	Jack Buck Group - About us
		Jack Buck Farms, of course, has been working the land in Lincolnshire for a considerable number of years, with the fourth generation of the family, led by managing director Robin, continually raising the bar in order to set new standards.
		Jack Buck Growers are both the packers and the marketing arm for niche market crops and, since its inception in 1983, its ability to provide complete customer service has set it apart from the competition.
		Jack Buck Foods has a purpose built factory with a true high care area that serves leading players in the processing industry, such as Geest.
	www.jackbuck.co.uk /aboutus.html (964 words)

	Jack Buck Tribute
		Jack Francis Buck was one of the most well known sportscasters ever in sports history.
		Jack Buck died after battling cancer, Parkinson's disease, kidney failures, and a series of infections.
		Jack said afterwards he messed up the call, but only after he heard Cardinals fans reactions was he convinced that he got the call right.
	members.tripod.com /littlemac70/id33.htm (418 words)

	St. Louis Walk of Fame - Jack Buck
		Buck went on to become the anchor of the Cardinals broadcast team and sports director of KMOX radio.
		Jack Buck is one of America's most celebrated sports broadcasters.
		Jack was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987 and into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1990, as well as the Radio Hall of Fame in 1995.
	www.stlouiswalkoffame.org /inductees/jack-buck.html (169 words)

	Jack Buck \| BaseballLibrary.com
		Buck was in the Cleveland Stadium stands on July 17, 1941, the night the Indians stopped Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak, but grew up a fan of the Red Sox; his idol was Jimmie Foxx.
		Buck's son, Joe Buck, followed in his father's footsteps, but unlike his dad was more comfortable working on television than on radio.
		(Buck the Elder was tabbed as CBS' lead announcer on national telecasts in 1990, but was fired less than two years later due to bad chemistry with analyst Tim McCarver.) "My dad was brought up in the golden age of radio," noted the younger Buck.
	www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/B/Buck_Jack.stm (522 words)

	CNNSI.com - Baseball - Family, friends say goodbye to Jack Buck at funeral - Friday June 21, 2002 06:42 PM
		Buck, the voice of the Cardinals for nearly a half-century, died Tuesday after 5 1/2 months in the hospital.
		The voice of the Rev. Rodney Stortz, who borrowed Buck's signature signoff when he told him, "Jack, so long for just a while" was carried on speakers outside the church for construction workers who paused at their work sites, and fans who lined the motorcade route to hear.
		Buck also received a 21-blast firework salute at the end of a memorial service that pushed back the start of the Cardinals' game against the Angels about 2 1/2 hours.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /baseball/news/2002/06/21/buck_funeral_ap (818 words)

	Jack Buck
		Many a time whether at work or in class it was the voice of Jack Buck that emanated from the ear piece I had attached to a Zenith 7 transistor radio that I took with me no matter where I went.
		Jack's stature was growing and not many years later the host position for the Today Show boiled down to two men--Bryant Gumble and Jack Buck.
		Jack had suffered a stroke prior to that event and I was surprised to see him on the podium doing such a masterful job.
	members.tripod.com /johnhall4/id136.htm (1604 words)

	CNNSI.com - Baseball - Legendary broadcaster Jack Buck dead at 77 - Wednesday June 19, 2002 07:10 PM
		On May 16, Buck underwent another operation to eradicate a series of recurring infections, including pneumonia, and was placed on dialysis.
		And for millions of fans, Jack Buck's voice was that of a pal.
		Buck left the Cardinals booth for a year in 1960 to work for ABC.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /baseball/news/2002/06/18/buck_obit_ap (1076 words)

	Sports: Cardinals' broadcaster Jack Buck dies
		Buck underwent lung cancer surgery late last year and had been in the hospital since Jan. 3, recently having an operation to eradicate a series of recurring infections, including pneumonia.
		Buck was one of the most revered figures in St. Louis, calling Cardinals baseball games on AM powerhouse KMOX starting in 1954.
		Buck, who had six children with his first wife Alyce, and two with wife Carole, is survived by his second wife; three sons and five daughters.
	www.sptimes.com /2002/06/19/Sports/Cardinals__broadcaste.shtml (700 words)

	USATODAY.com - Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Buck dies at 77 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		LOUIS — Jack Buck, who in nearly five decades as a broadcaster became a St. Louis institution and one of the most recognizable voices in sports, died late Tuesday night, his son Joe Buck said.
		On May 16, Buck underwent another operation to eradicate a series of infections, including pneumonia, that kept recurring, and was placed on kidney dialysis.
		Buck's gravelly voice — crafted in part, he said, by too many years smoking cigarettes — described to a national radio audience the indescribable end to Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/stories/2002-06-19-buck.htm (987 words)

	Lessons Learned from Jack Buck
		Jack Buck, who died recently, was a Hall of Fame radio announcer for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.
		Jack’s descriptions of the action were so vivid that I felt as if I was actually watching the game through my radio.
		We heard Jack’s familiar voice from as far away as the mountains in Colorado and the flat lands of New Jersey.
	www.egyptianaaa.org /LessonsJackBuck2.htm (489 words)

	ESPN.com: MLB - Jack Buck's legacy in good hands
		The death of Jack Buck has left a void in all of baseball, but especially for St.
		Besides being one of the best-known and best-loved broadcasters, Buck had a gracious personal touch that was evident in the several conversations I was privileged to have with him over the years.
		Jack felt that his greatest achievement was raising a son who was not only an outstanding broadcaster but also a decent human being.
	espn.go.com /mlb/columns/campbell_dave/1396625.html (1607 words)

	Amazon.ca: Jack Buck: That's a Winner: Books: Jack Buck,Rob Rains (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Jack Buck loved St. Louis, but that love is returned 100 fold to Jack Buck.
		Jack provides the reader with insights into his army career prior to entering baseball, his many years as an announcer for KMOX radio in St. Louis, and those glorious years with the Cardinals of the 1960's and 1980's.
		Buck tells of getting baseball tickets for a mobster (and, later, for the FBI agents that were keeping tabs on him); enduring a Joe DiMaggio temper tantrum when Buck asked him to sign a baseball; and his relationship with Harry Caray.
	www.amazon.ca /Jack-Buck-Thats-Winner/dp/1582611351 (1185 words)

	Jack Buck (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Buck, a graduate of Ohio State University, was young and fresh out of Rochester, New York, where he broadcasted minor-league baseball.
		Buck was also inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1990.
		Buck is also known for his on-air humor and anecdotes.
	www.missouri.edu /~jwhe0c/buck.html (543 words)

	JACK BUCK, THAT'S A WINNER! - JACK & RAINS ROB BUCK - Used Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Jack writes of his early life, college days, army experiences and of course, the professional life for which he is best known.
		Jack Buck discusses all of the great players and managers with whom he has worked over the years with the Cardinals and throughout baseball.
		Jack Buck is in eleven Halls of Fame including those for MLB and the NFL.
	www.biblio.com /books/45885299.html (262 words)

	Jack Buck Quotes by Baseball Almanac
		Jack was an excellent broadcaster and a gentleman.
		Jack Buck joined the KMOX radio station in 1954 and broadcasted St. Louis Cardinal games with Harry Caray and Joe Garagiola for more than fifty years.
		Jack Buck was the eleventh broadcaster to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and is best known for his one-of-kind play by play commentary of St. Louis Cardinals baseball.
	www.baseball-almanac.com /quotes/quobuck.shtml (815 words)

	Jack Buck - Free Music Downloads, Videos, Lyrics, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Clancy's Corner was the spot in which to pass the trombonist Buck, a regular San Francisco television series hosted by banjoist and vocalist Clancy Hayes, bandmate of Buck's in Bob Scobey's Frisco Band.
		It was in the context of various Scobey outfits that Buck made most of his recordings, more than a dozen sides that also feature players such as thumping pianist Jessy Crump and thrilling clarinetists Bill Napier and Pud Brown.
		Buck was also part of the Oakland dance band scene during this period.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,409456,00.html (504 words)

	Obituary: Jack Buck / One of the best (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Buck died Tuesday at the age of 77.
		That meeting launched a relationship in which Buck invited Biggerstaff to be a guest on the Cardinals' pregame radio show just about every year during one of the Pirates' trips to St. Louis.
		Frattare's memories of Buck go way back, to the early 1950s when Frattare was a little boy in Rochester, N.Y., and Buck was an up-and-coming broadcaster calling the Rochester Red Wings' games.
	www.post-gazette.com /obituaries/20020620jack2.asp (913 words)

	ESPN Classic - Buck a St. Louis institution, broadcast legend
		Cardinals great Ozzie Smith remembers Jack Buck as a man who had just the right words for the moment.
		Jack Buck died Tuesday, at 77, in St. Louis -- by any yardstick, a Voice of art and verve.
		Buck was born in 1924 in Holyoke, Mass.
	espn.go.com /classic/obit/s/2002/0618/1396508.html (1245 words)

	Official Site for CFF Jack Buck Book Event
		Jack Buck passed at 11:08P.M. on June 18th, 2002 at the age of 77 years old.
		Jack Buck, was talking about the game winning home run hit by Cardinal’s shortstop, Ozzie Smith.
		Jack has donated eighteen of his poems to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to be published and used in the effort to generate donations through this site and other means of distribution.
	www.jackbuckbook.com (382 words)

	Jack Buck Tribute
		But KMOX was such a strong signal out of St. Louis that I have been a Jack Buck fan my whole life.
		For decades, Jack Buck provided the soundtrack of the St. Louis summer.
		It was an amazing sight Thursday, those thousands of people marching through the right field wagon gate at Busch Stadium, filing around the warning track to pay their last respects to Jack Buck.
	www.cardinalshistory.com /jack_buck_tribute.htm (358 words)

	Annie Hoffman - Name Dropping with the Sports and Entertainment World
		The thing that always impressed me about Jack Buck was not just his broadcasting talent but his talent for making people feel like they know him personally.
		In his just released autobiography "Jack Buck: That’s A Winner" he discusses how in a fit of pique, Jack decided he didn’t want to talk with ABC about the job.
		Joe is one of Jack’s eight children, four of whom have followed their father into broadcasting.
	www.anniehoffman.com /columns/columns062697.htm (1211 words)

	USATODAY.com - Final respects paid to Jack Buck (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Cardinals voice Jack Buck behind the mike at Busch Stadium in 1997.
		BALLWIN, Mo. — Joe Buck, who has somehow shown a knack for avoiding somber tones this week, found another way to lighten the mood at the funeral for his father, Jack Buck.
		It was the last of many tributes to Buck, whose casket sat near home plate at Busch Stadium for 4 1/2 hours on Thursday.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/stories/2002-06-21-buck-funeral.htm (778 words)

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