Jack King Autograph
Jack King was a prominent figure in the United States space program, where he served in various positions before retiring. Born on September 6, 1924, in Birmingham, Alabama, he studied aeronautical engineering at Auburn University before enlisting in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. After serving in the air force for several years, Jack joined NASA's Communication Department in 1960, shortly after its formation. He specialized in public affairs and became known as the "Voice of Apollo" for his critical role in the Apollo space missions. More about Jack King
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Jack King's most significant contributions to the space program came during the Apollo era. He was responsible for providing live commentary during the launch and countdown process of the Apollo missions. Jack's most memorable moment was on July 20, 1969, when he announced the historic landing of the first humans on the moon in real-time. The televised event captivated millions of people worldwide and is remembered as one of the most significant achievements in human history. Jack King's calm and reassuring voice was instrumental in keeping the public informed and engaged during the tense moments of the Apollo missions.
Throughout his career, Jack received numerous awards for his contribution to the space program. In 1972, he was awarded NASA's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Medal, for his efforts on Apollo 11. After retiring in 1975, Jack King became a prominent motivational speaker and continued to inspire people for years to come. His legacy lives on as an essential part of America's space history and a symbol of the incredible human achievement.
Throughout his career, Jack received numerous awards for his contribution to the space program. In 1972, he was awarded NASA's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Medal, for his efforts on Apollo 11. After retiring in 1975, Jack King became a prominent motivational speaker and continued to inspire people for years to come. His legacy lives on as an essential part of America's space history and a symbol of the incredible human achievement.
Traded items with a signature of Jack King
The most expensive item with a signature of Jack King (JACK KING KIRBY AUTOGRAPHED HUGE PORTFOLIO 1971 - LOADED with FANTASTIC ART) was sold in October 2019 for $199.00 while the cheapest item (AUTOGRAPH,HAND SIGNED NASA VOICE OF APOLLO 11- Jack King, NOW DECEASED) found a new owner for $1.79 in April 2017. The month with the most items sold (2) was May 2012 with an average selling price of $11.01 for an autographed item of Jack King. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2021 with $55.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $8.00 was May 2020. In average, an autographed item from Jack King is worth $20.35.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Jack King were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Item Title | Price | Store | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Apollo 14 Cover NASA Chief Public Information: Jack King AUTOGRAPH SIGNED !! | $8.00 | |
| APOLLO AUTOGRAPH, HAND SIGNED NASA VOICE OF APOLLO 11- Jack King,NOW DECEASED | $21.57 | |
| AUTOGRAPH, HAND SIGNED NASA VOICE OF APOLLO 11- Jack King | $8.50 | |
| AUTOGRAPH, HAND SIGNED NASA VOICE OF APOLLO 11- Jack King. | $26.50 | |
| AUTOGRAPH, HAND SIGNED NASA VOICE OF APOLLO 11- Jack King. NOW DECEASED | $29.84 | |
| AUTOGRAPH, HAND SIGNED,Voice of Nasa John W. Jack King. NOW DECEASED | $21.78 | |
| Jack King NASA Administrator Pioneer Space Flight Voice Of Apollo Signed Letter | $55.00 | |
| Jack King signed 8x 10 Photograph NASA Voice of Apollo Apollo 11 | $34.95 | |
| Jack King signed 8x 10 photograph Public Affairs Officer for NASA | $14.27 | |
| Jack King signed Apollo 11 cover Voice of Apollo Program | $21.75 | |
| Jack King signed Apollo 11 cover Voice of Apollo Program | $23.20 | |
| Jack King signed cover NASA Chief of Public Information Voice of Apollo | $39.95 | |
| Jack King signed cover NASA Voice of Apollo | $45.00 | |
| Jack King Voice of Apollo signed photo NASA Chief of Public Affairs | $12.99 | |
| The Voice of Apollo NASA Chief Public Affairs Jack King signed photo | $67.00 | |