Bob Buck
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Robert “Bob” Buck (1938 – January 22, 1996), was an American sportscaster and sports director. He was the younger brother of late St. Louis Cardinals radio broadcaster Jack Buck, and was the uncle of national television sportscaster Joe Buck. Early in his career Buck was a sportscaster for NBC Radio. He moved to St. Louis, becoming Sports Director for KMOX/KMOV-TV from 1972–1979,[1] and also served as a sports reporter at the station from 1976-1982.[2]
From 1985-1996, Buck was Sports Director for WIKY AM/FM radio in Evansville, Indiana, where he also provided play-by-play coverage of University of Evansville basketball, football, soccer, and baseball.[1]
Bob Buck had one daughter (Colleen) and three grandchildren (Robert, Jerry, and Natalie).
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- College basketball announcers in the United States
- Baseball announcers
- College football announcers
- 1938 births
- 1996 deaths
- American sports announcers
- People from Cleveland, Ohio
- People from St. Louis, Missouri
- People from Evansville, Indiana
- University of Evansville people
- United States Football League announcers
