Jack Rosenberg
Linda Zabors
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