Streeterville in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jack Brickhouse

Hall of Fame Broadcaster

— 1917-1998 —

Jack Brickhouse Marker (Front) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011

1. Jack Brickhouse Marker (Front)

Inscription.

Jack Brickhouse. Hall of Fame Broadcaster. [Front:] [Artwork motif of Wrigley Field, Soldier Field and Comiskey Park.] 'Hey Hey'. [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 1945 inauguration and Winston Churchill’s funeral., [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.

[Front:]
[Artwork motif of Wrigley Field, Soldier Field and Comiskey Park.] 'Hey Hey'
[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

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tournaments and professional title fights. Covered numerous Republican and Democratic conventions, F.D.R.’s 1945 inauguration and Winston Churchill’s funeral.

[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

Jack Brickhouse Marker (Left Side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011

2. Jack Brickhouse Marker (Left Side)

is in Streeterville. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Catherine and Jean-Baptiste Point du Sable (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Tribune Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Jorge Marín (within shouting distance of this marker); World Famous Billy Goat Tavern & Grill (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named World Famous Billy Goat Tavern & Grill (within shouting distance of this marker);

Jack Brickhouse Marker (Rear) image. Click for full size.

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

Wings of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathan Hale (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Chicago's Architectural Landmarks (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Jack Brickhouse. (Submitted on July 31, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee.)

Jack Brickhouse Marker (Right Side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011

4. Jack Brickhouse Marker (Right Side)

Note statue of Marilyn Monroe in the background.