Legendary NFL Announcer Joe Buck Receives Prestigious Honor

Joe Buck named recipient of Broadcasting Excellence Award

On Wednesday the Baseball Hall congratulated Buck on being named the 50th winner of the Ford C. Frick Award, handed out annually to the announcer that best exhibits excellence in broadcasting for MLB games.

Buck will be honored during Hall of Fame weekend next summer (July 24-27) and joins his father, Jack, as the only father/son duo to win the award.

“Joe Buck authored his own historic legacy while following in the footsteps of his father on a path to Cooperstown,” said Josh Rawitch, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. “During an era of unprecedented audience growth throughout the game, Joe was the voice of the World Series and the All-Star Game, calling the biggest moments in baseball for more than a quarter of a century. He was a Saturday staple in homes across America while still serving as the voice of his hometown St. Louis Cardinals.”

Fans celebrate Buck receiving prestigious 2026 Ford C. Frick Award

"Koe Buck rocks. Glad they’re giving this to him," a user said.

"Congratulations, Joe Buck! " ESPN applauded. "While the voice of baseball @FOXSports, Buck called more World Series & #MLB All-Star Games on network TV than any play-by-play announcer in history."

"Congrats @Buck! You and your Dad where you belong!" Seth Markman exclaimed.

"And we will see you -- in late July," Derrick Goold commented.

"Best of the best," Alex Cohen posted.

The best announcer of our generation. The man literally can do it all. Well deserved," a fan replied.

Buck has certainly carved out a special career for himself after learning under his legendary dad. Other Ford C. Frick finalists included: Brian Anderson, Skip Caray, Rene Cardenas, Gary Cohen, Jacques Doucet, Duane Kuiper, John Rooney, Dan Shulman and John Sterling.