Joe Buck with Troy Aikmann

Joe Buck is Born: April 25, 1969

Joe Buck, who grew up in St. Louis and spent many years calling Cardinals games, was born on this date.


Microphone in baseball press box overlooking an infield.

October 14, 1985

One of the most famous radio calls in baseball history happened when St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith hit a game-winning home run against the L.A. Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium, prompting the great Jack Buck to announce, “Go crazy, folks, go crazy!”