Jack Brickhouse
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Contest:
The US Athletic Hall of Fame - Commentators 2026
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Embed from Getty Images
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Sport(s):
Baseball, Football & Basketball
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Statistics & Accolades:
National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame
American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame
Ford C. Frick Award
National Radio Hall of Fame
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A master of allowing the story to breathe, Jack Brickhouse added nuance to his baseball storytelling. The original Voice of the Chicago Cubs, Brickhouse, also worked for the White Sox, the Chicago Bulls (NBA), and the Chicago Bears (NFL), cementing his status as a Windy City icon.
“Hey, Hey”, Brickhouse’s style was subtle and impactful, and remains part of the story of Windy City sports.
We are proud to nominate Jack Brickhouse for the United States Athletic Hall of Fame.