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  1. John Beasley 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.

  2. Learn about the life and career of Jack Brickhouse, who broadcast baseball, football, basketball, wrestling and more on WGN and other media. See photos, videos and audio highlights of his memorable calls and events.

  3. The widow of legendary Cubs announcer Jack Brickhouse looks back at the broadcaster's long, illustrious career and we hear some of his famous calls in the booth.

    • 4 min
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    • Chicago Tribune
  4. Feb 22, 2023 · Bob Sirott has this tribute to the Channel 9 legend who called a variety of sports on WGN for decades as part of the station's 75 anniversary. This story aired February 22, 2023 on GN Sports.

    • 8 min
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    • WGN News
  5. Jack Brickhouse (born Jan. 24, 1916, Peoria, Ill., U.S.—died Aug. 6, 1998, Chicago, Ill., U.S.) was an American sportscaster best known for his announcing of Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox baseball games.

  6. Aug 7, 1998 · Jack Brickhouse, whose avuncular cheer and exuberant storytelling imbued his calls of more than 5,000 Chicago Cubs and White Sox games, died of cardiac arrest at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago...

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  8. Learn how Jack Brickhouse became the sole voice of pro football and basketball in Chicago for decades, despite TV and radio challenges. Hear his stories, style and highlights from his legendary career.