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Richard John Vitale ( / vaɪˈtæl /; born June 9, 1939), also known as " Dickie V ", is an American basketball sportscaster. A former head coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well known for his 41-year tenure as a college basketball broadcaster for ESPN. He is known for catchphrases such as "This is awesome, baby!"
Dick Vitale has won his battle with vocal cord cancer but he is not yet ready to return to the sidelines calling college basketball games. Here are the latest updates on the legendary broadcaster.
Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says he has been diagnosed with cancer for a third time. Vitale tweeted Wednesday that he had surgery in Boston this week, and tests revealed that he has vocal cord cancer. He said he will undergo six weeks of radiation treatments.
Longtime ESPN analyst Dick Vitale has announced he's been diagnosed with vocal cord cancer. This marks the third time the iconic college basketball commentator is battling cancer. Vitale, 84,...
Print. Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said on Thursday he's cancer-free. The 82-year-old marked the end of his sixth chemotherapy treatment by ringing a bell at Sarasota ...
College basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale announced Wednesday he has been diagnosed with vocal cord cancer but told fans he's optimistic about returning to the mic this year. Vitale, 84, a...
Vitale is poised to return to the broadcasting sidelines Tuesday for the Kentucky-Michigan State game at the Champions Classic in Indianapolis after a grueling battle with cancer throughout 2022...
