Chicago, United States
419 N Michigan Ave
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Good for kids
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Interesting got my attention did my research again John Beasley Brickhouse January 24, 1916 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. He started his first job when he was only eleven, delivering the Peoria Journal and Peoria Star, and subsequently attended Peoria Manual High School. He began his long broadcasting career when only eighteen, at Peoria radio station WMBD in 1934. Chicago radio station WGN hired him in 1940 to broadcast Cubs and White Sox games, largely on the recommendation of their top announcer, Bob Elson. His was the very first face shown when WGN-TV, Chicago's Channel 9, began broadcasting in 1948. This came after his U.S. Marine Corps service in World War II. Brickhouse missed the 1945 Cubs.He was an American sportscaster. Known primarily for his play-by-play coverage of Chicago Cubs games on WGN-TV from 1948 to 1981, he received the Ford C. Frick Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983. In 1985, Brickhouse was inducted into the American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame along with the Voice of the Yankees Mel Allen and Red Sox Voice Curt Gowdy. Brickhouse served as the organization's Secretary/Treasurer and was a member of its board of directors. Die August 6, 1998 (aged 82) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. from cardiac arrest. On February 27, 1998, Brickhouse fell ill and collapsed while preparing for the funeral of fellow Chicago broadcaster Harry Caray. Following brain surgery on March 3 to remove a blood clot, he quickly improved, making a few on-air appearances in the spring and early summer. Though burdened with a gravelly voice (which he attributed to the surgery and said would soon pass), Brickhouse seemed on the road to recovery until his death on August 6 from cardiac arrest. He was interred at the Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum in Chicago.[4]
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This statue is a nice tribute to the legendary sports broadcaster. It includes his famous Chicago Cubs home run catch phrase, \Hey-hey.\ Although it is modest in size, this monument has a prominent position along one of the busiest sidewalks in the city.
I appreciate the classic architecture of Tribune Tower.
Historic and scenic.
A Wonderful Tribute to Jack!
Legendary voice of the Chicago Cubs
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