9 Quotes by Jack Brickhouse


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    There was never any question about his (Enos Slaughter) courage. He proved it by getting married four times.

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    I've always tried to keep in mind that I'm in grass-roots country and I'm grass-roots-born and -reared. I don't use the so-called 'sophisticated approach' to broadcasting that is used in other parts of the country.

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    I regard sports first and foremost as entertainment, so dry documentary narration is not for me. I like the 'let's forget our troubles and have some excitement' approach. I'm convinced you can combine this with reporting integrity and accuracy.

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    I imagine myself as the broadcaster for a Cubs-White Sox World Series, a Series that would last seven games, with the final game going extra innings before being suspended because of darkness at Wrigley Field.

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  • Author Jack Brickhouse
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    I regard sports first and foremost as entertainment, so dry documentary narration is not for me.

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  • Author Jack Brickhouse
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    I’ve always tried to keep in mind that I’m in grass-roots country and I’m grass-roots-born and -reared. I don’t use the so-called ‘sophisticated approach’ to broadcasting that is used in other parts of the country.

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  • Author Jack Brickhouse
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    I regard sports first and foremost as entertainment, so dry documentary narration is not for me. I like the ‘let’s forget our troubles and have some excitement’ approach. I’m convinced you can combine this with reporting integrity and accuracy.

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