Joe Davis shares story about idolizing Joe Buck during Hall of Fame tribute
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Joe Davis paid tribute to Joe Buck while Buck accepted the Ford C. Frick Award at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Davis, now Fox's lead MLB announcer, recounted how Buck inspired him as a child aspiring to be a broadcaster. The story highlighted Buck's impact on up-and-coming announcers like Davis, who took over at Fox in 2022. Davis recognized the significance of role models in shaping careers in sports broadcasting.
- •Joe Davis honored Joe Buck accepting the Ford C. Frick Award
- •Davis cited Buck as a major influence during his childhood
- •Davis became Fox's lead MLB announcer after Buck's departure
- •Buck is currently the lead announcer for ESPN's NFL broadcasts
- •Davis has been with Fox Sports since 2014
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Davis told a heartwarming story about how he idolized Joe Buck as a kid
"This was a terrific tribute to Joe Buck from Joe Davis.
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