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John Rooney Named Finalist for 2026 Ford Frick Award

9/30/2025

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John Rooney of the St. Louis Cardinals is a finalist for the 2026 Ford C. Frick Award, which honors broadcasters entering the 1995 wild card era.
He is among ten nominees, including Joe Buck and Brian Anderson.
Winner announced December 10, 2025, at Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida.
Rooney began with the Minnesota Twins and joined the Cardinals in 2006.

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John Rooney of the St. Louis Cardinals is a finalist for the 2026 Ford C. Frick Award, which honors broadcasters entering the 1995 wild card era.
He is among ten nominees, including Joe Buck and Brian Anderson.
Winner announced December 10, 2025, at Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida.
Rooney began with the Minnesota Twins and joined the Cardinals in 2006.