Jason Benetti reflects on partnership with Stacey King at Wrigley Field
Suntimes.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Jason Benetti was at Wrigley Field calling play-by-play for NBC's Sunday Night Baseball on June 7. He expressed personal sentiments following the news of Stacey King's death at age 59, highlighting their past collaboration. Benetti had filled in on Bulls games alongside King during his tenure as White Sox play-by-play commentator from 2016 to 2023. King's impact on basketball broadcast history remains significant, and his sudden passing has prompted tributes from across the sports community.
- •Benetti called play-by-play at Wrigley Field on June 7.
- •King passed away unexpectedly, prompting tributes.
- •Benetti collaborated with King during various Bulls games.
- •King was a notable figure in Chicago sports broadcasting.
- 1:38 AMSuntimes.com — Jason Benetti, in town to call Cubs, remembers working in 'partnership' with Stacey King - Chicago Sun-Times
"Benetti did play-by-play on White Sox telecasts from 2016 to 2023. He was called upon to fill in on Bulls games and was paired with King, who died suddenly at the age of 59, the Bulls announced Sunday.
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