Sportscaster Jack Buck — born John Francis Buck — is best remembered for his work announcing MLB games for the St. Louis Cardinals. His play-by-play work earned him recognition from the Baseball Hall of Fame. He died of lung cancer on June 18, 2002 at the age of 77. He was survived by his wife, Carole Lintzenich, and their 2 children, including sportscaster Joe Buck, as well as 2 children from a previous marriage.
