Career
Early in his career Buck was a sportscaster for National Broadcasting Company Radio. He moved to Saint Louis, becoming Sports Director for KMOX/KMOV-television from 1972–1979, and also served as a sports reporter at the station from 1976-1982. From 1985-1996, Buck was Sports Director for WIKY Department of Administration and Management/FM radio in Evansville, Indiana, where he also provided play-by-play coverage of University of Evansville basketball, football, soccer, and baseball.