 Born in Peoria, Illinois, on January 24,
1916, sportscasting legend Jack Brickhouse is best known for his
coverage of Chicago Cubs games from the late 1940s until his
retirement after the 1981 season. Brickhouse's career began in
1934, at radio station WMBD/Peoria, at just 18 years old he was the
youngest announcer in the Country. Then in 1940, he got a job with
WGN/Chicago, where he became the voice of the Cubs and White Sox,
and announced Chicago Bears games for 24 consecutive seasons. At
the national level, Brickhouse announced four World Series, five
All-Star games, and three NFL championship games. He also broadcast
wrestling as the ringside announcer for the DuMont Television
Network. During his sportscasting career, Brickhouse was named
Illinois Sportscaster of the Year, five times. He also received the
Ford C. Frick award, from the Baseball Hall of Fame, in 1983.
Brickhouse died on August 6, 1998. He was inducted into the
National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame
on April 11, 1983. |