Jack Buck
By Harry Weber
Category: Bust
About
This statue features Jack Buck in his favorite spot… behind the microphone. “The Voice of the Cardinals” broadcasted more than 6,500 games. He was a member of 11 Halls of Fame, including baseball, football, and radio. One of the all-time greats, he was St. Louis’ top Master of Ceremonies and was known for his great sense of humor and charitable work. “The Voice of Summer,” Jack was the ticket to the game for those who could not be at Busch Stadium. His memorable catchphrase will not be forgotten: “Go crazy, folks! That’s a winner!”
Dimensions: 2′ x 2′ x 3′
Year Completed: 1998
Material: Bronze
Owner: City of St. Louis
About the artist:
Harry Weber
b.1942
A renowned, international sculptor, Harry Weber was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1942. He studied art history at Princeton University. Weber has produced a body of work of over 90 large and more than 200 smaller pieces. His work embodies human emotion and power with a spontaneity developed from a lifelong habit of sketching from observation. He creates sculptures with a distinct style that makes maximum use of the natural fluidity of the bronze medium, capturing a single moment that never appears static or posed. In 2011 he was named Sports Artist of the Year by the US Sports Academy.
