Jack Brickhouse
1917–1998 (age 81)
Sportscaster
Biography
Jack Brickhouse shaped decades of sporting memories, guiding radio and television audiences through games with a voice that blended enthusiasm, honesty, and respect for the athletes. His careful storytelling made fans feel as though they were part of every pitch, basket, and touchdown.
His dedication to sharing athletic triumphs and challenges earned him the affection of listeners near and far, and those who remember him often pay their respects at Rosehill Cemetery, where the roar of the crowd remains entwined with his very name.