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Jack Buck's Poem That United a Nation | St. Louis Cardinals News
On September 17, 2001, just six days after the attacks, Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Buck, battling illness, delivered a moving poem titled “For America” at a St. Louis Cardinals ceremony, honoring victims and speaking to national unity, resilience, and the courage to return to normal life—like attending a baseball game. His heartfelt words, broadcast across the nation, offered solace and validation, reminding fans that grief, anger, and pride could coexist. A decade later, his poem remains a powerful symbol of how sports, especially baseball, can unite a fractured nation during crisis…
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