Jack Brickhouse
(1916-1998)
American sportscaster
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John Beasley "Jack" Brickhouse (January 24, 1916 – August 6, 1998) was an American sportscaster. Known primarily for his play-by-play coverage of Chicago Cubs games on WGN-TV from 1948 to 1981, he received the Ford C. Frick Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983. In 1985, Brickhouse was inducted into the American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame along with the Voice of the Yankees Mel Allen and Red Sox Voice Curt Gowdy. Brickhouse served as the organization’s Secretary/Treasurer and was a member of its Board of Directors.
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John B. Brickhouse 24 January 1916 Peoria, Illinois
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| Died |
6 August 1998 (aged 82) Chicago, Illinois
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| Zodiac | Aquarius |
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