What is Jack Brickhouse's full name?
John B. Brickhouse
Jack Brickhouse date of birth:
January 24, 1916
How old was Jack Brickhouse when died?
82
Where was Jack Brickhouse born?
Peoria, Illinois
When did Jack Brickhouse die?
August 6, 1998
Where did Jack Brickhouse die?
Chicago, Illinois
What color is Jack Brickhouse's hair?
Bald
What is Jack Brickhouse's ethnicity?
White
What is Jack Brickhouse nationality?
American
What is Jack Brickhouse's occupation?
TV Personality
Jack Brickhouse claim to fame:
play by play for World Series broadcasts during the 1950s, Chicago Cubs and White Sox games
Short Biography
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.