Jack Buck: Pitching

Jack Buck was American sportscaster. Explore interesting quotes on pitching.
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“The Dodger right-hander is set and here's his pitch to Jack Clark. Swing and a long one into left field! Adios, goodbye, and maybe that's a winner! A three-run homer by Clark and the Cardinals lead by the score of 7 to 5 and they may go to the World Series on THAT one, folks!”

Calling Jack Clark's 9th inning three-run home run off Niedenfuer in Game 6 of the 1985 National League Championship Series to give the Cardinals the lead and the National League Pennant.
1980s

“Brock takes the lead, Ruthven checks him. He is … GOING! The pitch is a strike, the throw … he is there! HE DID IT! 105 for Lou Brock!”

Calling Lou Brock's single season record-breaking 105th stolen base of the 1974 season.
1970s

“Here's the pitch…Swing and a fly ball, you want another winner here? Coleman going to it … YOU GOT IT! That's a winner! 6–0 Cardinals!”

Calling the final out of the 1987 National League Championship Series as the Cardinals advanced to the 1987 World Series.
1980s

“Off the stretch, Orosco, here's the pitch…swing and a long one into left field! Way back in the corner…GRAND SLAMMMMMAAHHH! A grand slam home run by Herr! And that's a winner! Twelve to eight!”

Calling Tom Herr's game-winning grand slam home run on Seat Cushion Night against the New York Mets in April 1987.
1980s