Streeterville in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jack Brickhouse
Hall of Fame Broadcaster
— 1917-1998 —
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
1. Jack Brickhouse Marker (Front)
[Front:]
[Artwork motif of Wrigley Field, Soldier Field and Comiskey Park.]
[Left Side:]
Inducted into Media Wing of Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY, in 1983, and 13 other Halls of Fame throughout the nation.
Broadcasted for Chicago Cubs – 40 years;
Chicago White Sox – 27 years;
Chicago Bears - 24 years;
1st TV voice for Chicago Bulls.
1962 – play by play announcer for 1st satellite telecast. Recipient of Local and International awards for Pope Paul VI papal audience.
Exclusive broadcast interviews – 6 Presidents, 4 Honorary Doctorates, 2 Autobiographical best sellers; “Thanks for Listening’ and “A Man for All Seasons”
[Rear:]
Broadcasting career – one of versatility.
Covered everything from man-on-the-street interviews world-wide, dance bands, soap operas, disasters, parades, to reading Sunday funnies to kids. Heard nationally describing 4 World Series, 5 All-Star baseball games, 3 NFL championship games, 9 “Bowl” games, 4 East – West football games, World Series of golf, wrestling for 9 years, several Golden Glove tournaments and professional title fights. Covered numerous Republican and Democratic conventions, F.D.R.’s
this page online
[Right Side:]
1934 – Entered broadcasting profession in hometown of Peoria – age 18, becoming youngest sports announcer in the nation. 1946 – Broadcasted for New York Giants – one season, 1948 – First voice on WGN-TV.1979 – Reached milestone of 5,000 broadcasts for WGN Radio and TV. No baseball broadcaster WILL EVER televise as many games as Brickhouse. Continued broadcasting until his retirement from the booth – 1981.
Small Plaque Below: Brain tumors do not discriminate. Jack Brickhouse was one of the thousands who battled a brain tumor. The disease is complex; effective treatment is challenging.
The American Brain Tumor Association exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and education.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 41° 53.403′ N, 87° 37.429′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Streeterville. Marker is on North Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling north. This marker is located in the plaza between the Tribune Tower and the Chicago River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
2. Jack Brickhouse Marker (Left Side)
Also see . . . Jack Brickhouse. (Submitted on July 31, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
3. Jack Brickhouse Marker (Rear)
Below Text:
Bust of Jack Brickhouse
Jerry McKenna, 2000
City of Chicago
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Public Art Collection
Jerry McKenna, 2000
City of Chicago
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Public Art Collection
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
4. Jack Brickhouse Marker (Right Side)
Note statue of Marilyn Monroe in the background.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016
5. Jack Brickhouse Statue
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016
6. Bust of Jack Brickhouse
City of Chicago
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Public Art Collection
City of Chicago
Incorporated 4th March 1837
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016
7. ©Jerry McKenna
San Antonio Tx - 2000
San Antonio Tx - 2000
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016
8. Wrigley Field, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, Comiskey Park
"Hey-Hey"
"Hey-Hey"
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016
9. The Jack Brickhouse Memorial
Dedicated September 14, 2000
Dedicated September 14, 2000
To my Partner
in Life
From 1980 - 1998
Patricia
Brickhouse
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016
10. Brain Tumors do not discriminate
Jack Brickhouse was one of thousands who
battled a brain tumor. The disease is complex;
effective treatment is challenging.
The American Brain Turmor Association exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and education.
The American Brain Turmor Association exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and education.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016
11. Jack Brickouse and Seward Johnson's “Return Visit”
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016
12. Return Visit
by Seward Johnson
by Seward Johnson
This large version of Seward Johnson's “Return Visit” replaced Seward's “Marilyn” in Chicago's Pioneer Court on Nov. 1, 2016. The original smaller version of “Return Visit” resides in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It depicts Lincoln showing a copy of the Gettyburg Address to a modern tourist.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
13. 'Statue' of Marilyn Monroe
This statue was located near the Jack Brickhouse statue and can be seen in the background in photo #4
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,219 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 17, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 8, 9. submitted on February 26, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 10, 11, 12. submitted on February 27, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 13. submitted on September 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
