St. Louis Returning to a Two-Paper Town Oct 31, 2009
Since 1986, Rains has authored over two dozen books, with over half of them focused on Cardinals greats such as Jack Buck, Ozzie Smith, Mark McGwire and Albert Pujols. Rains also wrote for USA Today Baseball Weekly and hosted several local sports-oriented radio programs. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Viewers tune in to ALCS Game 6 en masse Oct 27, 2009
" 2009 World Series Gm. 1 PHI@NYY Wed., Oct. 28 7:57 ET Gm. 2 PHI@NYY Thu., Oct. 29 7:57 ET Gm. 3 NYY@PHI Sat., Oct. 31 7:57 ET Gm. 4 NYY@PHI Sun., Nov. 1 8:20 ET Gm. 5* NYY@PHI Mon., Nov. 2 7:57 ET Gm. 6* PHI@NYY Wed., Nov. 4 7:57 ET Gm. 7* PHI@NYY Thu., Nov. 5 7:57 ET *If necessary All games on FOX This will mark the 12th World Series broadcast by FOX since it started in 1996, and the same number of times Joe Buck has done play-by-play for the jewel event. That will tie him with legends Curt... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Can you believe the Patriots? Well, maybe we should wait Oct 19, 2009
To paraphrase the late Jack Buck, did I just see what I just saw. 45-0 at the half. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Paragould Cup champs (1) Oct 7, 2009
Members of the winning team are (from left): front Keith Roswell, Steve Johnson, Dennis Davenport and Jerry Wilson; back Greg Brasher, King Benson, Bobby Kasserman, Jack Buck, Matt McGowan, Mike Jarman, Jim Calhoon, Jason Weatherford, Richard Hartness, Jeff Tripod and Randy Cooper ... Melvin Wamock and Rolan Rogers defeated Jack Buck and Randy Cooper, 3 and 2. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
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So, to paraphrase the late, great Jack Buck s call after Kirby Puckett s game-winning homer in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series against Atlanta. And we ll see ya Tuesday afternoon. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Metrodome remembered, remains open Oct 5, 2009
Topping the list was Puckett's game-winning home run in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series, which spawned the now infamous call of the late Jack Buck: "And we'll see you tomorrow night.". Along with the home run and Buck's call, an interview with Puckett was shown on the Metrodome's screens, with the center fielder taking fans through the at-bat. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Battle for Paragould Cup tees off this weekend at PCC Oct 2, 2009
Team Davenport Dennis Davenport (captain), Jim Calhoon, Jason Weatherford, Matt McGowan, Mike Jarman, Greg Brasher, Richard Hartness, Jack Buck, Keith Roswell, Jerry Wilson, Steve Johnson, Jeff Tripod, King Benson, Bobby Kasserman, Brad Brengard and Randy Cooper. Team Bishop Randy Bishop (captain), Bobby Prichard, Steve Latting, Barry Bateman, John Hopkins, Terry Jetton, Bud Wallace, Mike Cline, Rolan Rogers, Nate Burnett, Kendall Jetton, Jeff Block, Mark Miller, Sherell Johnson, Melvin Wamock... (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
HBO Sports: Joe Buck Live: Joe Buck's sports hero Sep 23, 2009
Joe Buck talks about his hero, legendary broadcaster Jack Buck, his father. Joe Buck Live premieres Tues. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Grigsby Steals The Show At Chiefs Luncheon Sep 9, 2009
Cubs fans can have Harry Caray and Cardinals fans can have Jack Buck. Ill take Bill Grigsby. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Buck family thankful for support after fire Aug 6, 2009
The fire early Tuesday badly damaged the home of Carole Buck, the widow of legendary Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck ... Among the items firefighters managed to save was the American flag that had been draped over Jack Buck's coffin. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Son of St. Louis Jul 15, 2009
Jack Buck brought a clipped and witty style to Cardinals radio broadcasts on KMOX-AM for 46 years between 1954 and 2001. Rarely has a broadcaster bonded with a community as Jack Buck did. (USA Today -- Sports)
Greinke out to improve Comerica mark Jul 8, 2009
Catcher Jack Buck marked his 29th birthday on Tuesday. Right-hander Sidney Ponson pitched eight shutout innings in Triple-A Omaha's 2-0 win over Oklahoma City. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
All-Time Top 40 Players Jul 5, 2009
Rob has written extensively about the club, including autobiographies or biographies of Ozzie Smith, Red Schoendienst, Jack Buck. Mark McGwire and Albert Pujols; a 100th anniversary history of the Cardinals published in 1992 and six-other Cardinals-related books. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
All-Time Top 15 Teams Jul 5, 2009
Rob has penned autobiographies or biographies of Ozzie Smith, Red Schoendienst, Jack Buck, Mark McGwire and ; a 100th anniversary history of the Cardinals and at least six-other Cardinals-related books. Anyone who has ever browsed a Cardinals-themed message board on the internet has discovered Jerry Modenes astute observations. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
We've loved our Cardinals for years (2) Jun 29, 2009
Honorees also include sportscasters known for their work in St. Louis, such as Jack Buck, Harry Caray and Bob Costas ... The street, which has been renamed Hall of Fame Place, was later home to Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck and his family ... A total of 37 Cardinals, plus the late broadcaster Jack Buck and former Cards' broadcaster Harry Caray, were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, New York. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Jarmon moves on after early departure Jun 25, 2009
Ohio State: Jack Buck was the legendary voice of the St. Louis Cardinals. Edge: Ohio State (The late Buck was one of the best ever. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Broadcaster Joe Buck Jun 16, 2009
I grew up following my dad legendary broadcaster Jack Buck around. As a kid, I couldn't get enough of the ballpark. (Time.com)
Missouri considers a Jack Buck highway May 22, 2009
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A section of Interstate 64 in the St. Louis area could be renamed for legendary sportscaster Jack Buck, who died in 2002. A portion of the interstate from St. Louis to the Illinois state line could become known as the "Jack Buck Memorial Highway.". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Review: Tony La Russa: Man on a Mission Apr 20, 2009
Over a dozen of his works have covered Cardinals greats such as Jack Buck, Ozzie Smith, Mark McGwire and. A former beat writer for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat and USA Today Baseball Weekly, Rains is now a freelance author. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Costas on the loss of Kalas, Fidrych Apr 15, 2009
In St. Louis, when Jack Buck passed away, it was like a head of state died. "It's about a relationship with the audience that will never be duplicated," Costas said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cubs voice Hughes mourns Kalas' passing Apr 14, 2009
" Hughes has done 000020B7 CD collections with Harry Caray, Jack Buck, Bob Uecker and Marty Brennaman, and Kalas was one of the first broadcasters he contacted. The subjects listened to the final product, which includes audio from famous games and calls, before they were sent to the printers. "Harry was so gracious," Hughes said. "I was happy I was able to do it while he was still around. Some of the others I've done -- Harry Caray, Jack Buck -- obviously, I couldn't get their reaction. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Matthews holds chat with Royals fans Apr 9, 2009
Matthews: It would be Jack Buck. I listened to him as a kid. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
A-Rod's 12 Steps Call for Home-Opener Benching: Scott Soshnick Feb 18, 2009
Its sad that nowadays the father, a St. Louis Cardinals fan who grew up listening to Jack Buck on the radio, regrets instilling a love of baseball in his son. The fathers anger is evident over the telephone. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
