Jack “Rosy” Rosenberg was sports editor for The Tribune Company and WGN from 1954-1994, and was a huge behind the scenes influence on the radio and television production of sports. He was often found in the broadcast booth with Jack Brickhouse. He also worked with other Chicago legends: Harry Caray, Vince Lloyd, Lou Boudreau, Jack Quinlan and Irv Kupcinet.

Jack arranged for President Kennedy to be interviewed by a sports reporter during a game. He also wrote the Hall of Fame induction speech for Jack Brickhouse.

He was a “walking encyclopedia” of Chicago sports.

WGN Radio Walk of Fame 2017

Honorary Jack Rosenberg Way

East Cityfront Plaza from Illinois Street to East North Water Street

Approved: May 2021
Dedicated: August 18, 2021

Ward: 42
Alderman: Reilly
Neighborhood: Magnificent Mile

b. 1926. Pekin, Illinois
d. December 26, 2020. Age 94. Chicago

Source

Robert Feder. https://www.robertfeder.com/2020/12/28/jack-rosenberg-1926-2020/

https://wgnradio.com/wgn-insider/legendary-wgn-sports-producer-jack-rosenberg-to-be-recognized-with-honorary-street-name/

Jack Brickhouse Hall of Fame Induction Speech. https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Jack-Brickhouses-speech-written-by-Jack-Rosenberg-for-Induction-into-Baseballs-Hall-of-Fame.pdf