Jack Buck

American sportscaster (1924–2002)
Person human Q3247471
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Jack Buck

Summary

Jack Buck is a human[1]. His place of birth was Holyoke[2]. He was born on August 21, 1924[3]. He passed away in St. Louis[4]. He died on June 18, 2002[5]. He worked as a sports commentator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,406 views/month, #6,077 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Holyoke[2], Jack Buck…
  • Jack Buck died in St. Louis[4].
  • Jack Buck was born on August 21, 1924[3].
  • Jack Buck died on June 18, 2002[5].
  • Jack Buck is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery[8].
  • Jack Buck's father was Earle Henry Buck, Sr.[9].
  • A child of Jack Buck was Joe Buck[10].
  • Jack Buck held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Jack Buck's professions included sports commentator[6].
  • Among Jack Buck's employers was KMOX[12].
  • Jack Buck's education included a stint at Ohio State University[13].
  • Jack Buck's education included a stint at Lakewood High School[14].
  • Jack Buck received the Purple Heart[15].
  • Jack Buck received the Sports Lifetime Achievement Award[16].
  • Jack Buck is recorded as male[17].
  • Jack Buck's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jack Buck's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
  • Jack Buck's Commons category is recorded as Jack Buck[20].
  • Jack Buck's military, police or special rank is recorded as corporal[21].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[22].
  • The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[23].
  • Jack Buck was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Jack Buck's sport is recorded as baseball[25].
  • Jack Buck's family name is recorded as Buck[26].
  • Jack Buck's given name is recorded as Jack[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jack Buck was born in Holyoke[2]. He was born on August 21, 1924[3]. His father was Earle Henry Buck, Sr.[9].

Education

Educated at Ohio State University[13], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1870[30], headquartered in Columbus[31] and Lakewood High School[14], a high school[32], in United States[33].

Career and Affiliations

Jack Buck's professions included sports commentator[6]. He was employed by KMOX[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Purple Heart[15], a medallion[34], in United States[35], founded in 1932[36] and Sports Lifetime Achievement Award[16], an award[37].

Personal Life

A child of Jack Buck was Joe Buck[10].

Death and Burial

Jack Buck died on June 18, 2002[5]. He passed away in St. Louis[4]. Recorded cause of death include lung cancer[22] and Parkinson's disease[23]. He is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Jack Buck ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,406 views/month, #6,077 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Jack Buck born?

Jack Buck was born in Holyoke[2].

Where did Jack Buck die?

Jack Buck died in St. Louis[4].

Who were Jack Buck's parents?

Jack Buck's father was Earle Henry Buck, Sr.[9].

What did Jack Buck do for work?

Jack Buck worked as sports commentator[6].

Where did Jack Buck go to school?

Jack Buck was educated at Ohio State University[13] and Lakewood High School[14].

What awards did Jack Buck receive?

Honors received include Purple Heart[15] and Sports Lifetime Achievement Award[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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