Dick Vitale

Richard John Vitale (/vaɪˈtæl/; born June 9, 1939), also known as "Dickie V", is an American basketball coach and sportscaster. He is known for his career as a college basketball broadcaster for ESPN. Vitale was born in Passaic, New Jersey. In 2008, he was honored into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. From 1978 until 1979, he coached the Detroit Pistons.

Vitale was diagnosed with melanoma in August 2021. Two months later, he was diagnosed with lymphoma. In July 2023, he announced that he had been diagnosed with laryngeal cancer and would undergo six weeks of radiation therapy.

References

↑ "Dick Vitale Biography (1939-)". www.filmreference.com.
1 2 Brady, W. G. (2021-10-18). "Legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale makes sad announcement". Detroit Sports Nation. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
↑ "ESPN's Dick Vitale diagnosed with cancer for a 3rd time". Associated Press. July 13, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2023.

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[1] "Dick Vitale Biography (1939-)". www.filmreference.com.

[cancer-2] 1 2 Brady, W. G. (2021-10-18). "Legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale makes sad announcement". Detroit Sports Nation. Retrieved 2021-10-19.

[3] "ESPN's Dick Vitale diagnosed with cancer for a 3rd time". Associated Press. July 13, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2023.