Jim Paschke

Jim Paschke (born November 21, 1950) is an American retired sportscaster. Paschke has handled play-by-play duties for a wide array of sports at all levels, but is most recognized for his work as the Milwaukee Brewers television announcer (1987–1991, 1995–1996), Big Ten football announcer, and was most recently the television voice of the Milwaukee Bucks (1986–2021).[1]

Jim Paschke
Born
James Paschke

(1950-11-21) November 21, 1950
Bloomington, Minnesota
EducationUniversity of Minnesota
Brown Institute
OccupationSportscaster
Years active1977–2021

A native of Bloomington, Minnesota, Paschke began his broadcasting career in radio in Knoxville, Iowa, after studying at the University of Minnesota and Brown Institute, in Minneapolis.

On April 15, 1987, television viewers and Milwaukee Brewers fans heard Paschke call the first no-hitter in franchise history.[2]

He is a four-time regional-Emmy Award winner. In October 2007, Paschke was inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as a "Friend of Basketball."[3]

In 2018, Paschke was named recipient of the NBA's Todd Harris Spirit Award.[4]

Paschke is the author of Paschketball, a video blog featured on the Milwaukee Bucks' website. "Paschketball" was coined by a young Bucks fan, Matt Gritzmacher.

In May 2021, Paschke announced his retirement from sportscasting at the conclusion of the 2020-21 NBA season.[5]

Paschke's last game as an announcer was game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round, between the Bucks and the Miami Heat, on May 29, 2021. The Bucks won 120–103, sweeping the Heat and advancing to the conference semi-finals. The Bucks went on to win the NBA championship, defeating the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals, winning their first NBA championship since 1971. Paschke was unable to attend the Bucks' Finals-clinching win and the victory parade two days later, after testing positive for Covid-19. Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo honored Paschke's absence in the post-game press conference by wearing a special "Paschketball" t-shirt. The Bucks have announced that Paschke will be present as the pregame ceremony host for the Bucks' 2021 season opener, which will include the presentation of the Bucks' championship rings and championship banner.

References
  1. "Voice of the Bucks Jim Paschke looking forward to meaningful, unique Christmas morning". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 24 December 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  2. "The Voice of Wisconsin Sports: Jim Paschke". Cream City Central. 18 July 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  3. "Milwaukee Talks: Bucks voice Jim Paschke". OnMilwaukee. 16 November 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  4. "Bucks Play-By-Play Announcer Jim Paschke Named Recipient of NBA's Todd Harris Spirit Award". NBA. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  5. "Bucks Play-By-Play Announcer Jim Paschke To Retire At Conclusion Of 2020-21 NBA Season". Milwaukee Bucks. Retrieved 2021-07-15.


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