Discover the defining moments in the early life of Joe Buck. From birth to education, explore key events.
Joe Buck is a prominent American sportscaster currently working for ESPN. He is known for his play-by-play commentary on major sporting events, particularly in baseball and football. Buck previously spent many years at Fox Sports, becoming the voice of their MLB and NFL coverage. His career is marked by calling numerous World Series and Super Bowls, making him one of the most recognizable voices in sports broadcasting.
On April 25, 1969, Joseph Francis Buck was born. He is now an American sportscaster for ESPN.
In 1991, Jack Buck called Kirby Puckett's home run off Braves pitcher Charlie Leibrandt.
In 1993, Joe Buck married Ann Archambault.
Since 2001, Joe Buck has hosted the "Joe Buck Classic", a celebrity pro-am golf tournament to raise money for St. Louis Children's Hospital.
During Fox's broadcast of the 2002 World Series, Joe Buck paid tribute to his father by using the phrase "We'll see you tomorrow night."
In 2011, Joe Buck divorced Ann Archambault.
In 2011, shortly after broadcasting Super Bowl XLV, Joe Buck claimed to have developed a virus on the nerves of his left vocal fold, impacting his voice.
On April 12, 2014, Joe Buck married NFL Network reporter Michelle Beisner.
In June 2015, Joe Buck quit his Twitter account due to negative interactions, but returned months later.
In 2016, Joe Buck revealed that his vocal cord issue was due to paralysis caused by anesthesia during hair transplant procedures, not a virus.
In 2023, Joe Buck revealed his sports fan affiliations, including being a fan of the St. Louis Blues, Houston Oilers growing up, and St. Louis Cardinals.