> At a Glance
> – Joe Buck sported a black eye under HD-ready makeup during the Jan. 3 ESPN Seahawks-49ers telecast
> – The shiner came from a knee to the eye while the 56-year-old broke up a fight between 7-year-old twins Wyatt and Blake
> – Buck publicly thanked makeup artist Kathleen Vybihal for keeping the bruise invisible
> – Why it matters: Proof that live-TV polish can hide real-life parenting battles
Joe Buck’s smooth on-air look never hinted at the chaos at home. The veteran announcer revealed post-game that a twin-boy tussle left him bruised-and a makeup pro erased every trace.
The Hidden Bruise
Buck posted a Jan. 3 X photo with eyes closed, exposing a purple welt on his left eye. He admitted the injury happened 48 hours earlier when he stepped between his sons.
> “Nothing like a knee to the eye while breaking up a fight between 7-year-old twins 48 hours before a big game!!! He got me!!”
The twins-Wyatt Joseph and Blake Andrew-were born April 26, 2018, to Buck and wife Michelle Beisner-Buck, also an ESPN reporter.
The Cover-Up Crew
Buck praised Kathleen Vybihal, the network’s makeup artist, for flawless concealment:
- Applied HD-proof layers
- Kept the bruise invisible under stadium lighting
- Earned Buck’s label “hero”
Ray Ferraro echoed the praise, reposting: “Kathleen is the best!!! Nice work!!”
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Injury date | Jan. 1 |
| Broadcast date | Jan. 3 |
| Concealer | Kathleen Vybihal |
| Twins’ age | 7 |
Key Takeaways
- A parent’s job can be hazardous-even for an NFL voice
- ESPN’s makeup team can hide a shiner from HD cameras
- Buck kept his sense of humor intact
Buck’s next challenge: keeping the twins from re-matching before the playoffs.
