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History of Losing Permeates NL Playoffs

The Cubs haven't won the World Series in 100 years. You may have heard this a few times already in 2008. And if you haven't yet, you will probably grow tired of hearing about it three innings into their first playoff game against the Dodgers.The Cubs haven't even been to the Fall Classic since 1945, but there is a growing...

Remembering Harry Caray

I just noticed Will's post at Deadspin today pointing out that today is the ten year anniversary of Harry Caray's death, and it got me thinking about one of the saddest developments in sports these days, the disappearance of the old time baseball announcer. With TV the way it is, there's no room for characters like Jack...

Jack Buck News From the Web

05/29/12 Sports Hub: Joe Micheletti, Jeremy Rutherford update... Source: KMOX 1120 - St. Louis MO Jeremy Rutherford, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat-writer talks to Ron Jacober about the NHL Stanley Cup, John Davidson and his upcoming decision, the decisions Tom Stillman has to make, and Vladmir Tarasenko update.
05/22/12 Four Winnkta commercial buildings and one residence... Source: Winnetka Talk - Winnetka IL Winnetka's Landmark Preservation Commission is recommending four commercial buildings and one residence be designated a village landmark.
05/20/12 Column: Announcer has talent off the field Source: Herald & Review - Decatur IL My first career goal was to play major league baseball.
05/10/12 The 11 Most Influential Cardinals in Club History Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch - St Louis MO ALBERT PUJOLS, 1B/OF/3B -- Ignore all you know about what happened after he embraced Rafael Furcal in the middle of the infield to celebrate the 2011 World Series championship, and now think about where he fits into the Cardinals' universe.
04/26/12 Buck credits father, cracks jokes at ISU before... Source: The Pantagraph - Bloomington IL The son of legendary broadcaster Jack Buck, Joe Buck embraces his heritage and works hard to further it.

Background on Jack Buck

John Francis "Jack" Buck (August 21, 1924 – June 18, 2002) was an American sportscaster, best known for his work announcing Major League Baseball games of the St.

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