Richard John Vitale , 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!" and … See more Vitale was born in Passaic, New Jersey, and grew up in Garfield, New Jersey. He moved to East Paterson (now Elmwood Park) in his freshman year of high school. His father, John, was a piece work clothing press operator and … See more High school coaching Vitale took his first job as a coach at an elementary school in Garfield, New Jersey in 1958. Eventually he moved up to the high school level to become head coach at Garfield High School for one season, and then at See more Video games Dick Vitale lent his name, voice and likeness to the 1994 Sega Genesis college basketball video game, Dick Vitale's "Awesome, Baby!" College Hoops See more Vitale married Lorraine McGrath in 1971. The couple have two daughters, Terri and Sherri, and five grandchildren. He has lived in Lakewood Ranch, Florida in the greater Tampa Bay area since the 1990s and has become a well-known fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers See more Following his departure as coach of the Detroit Pistons, Scotty Connal gave Vitale his first TV opportunity at the then fledgling ESPN cable network. His first reaction to the job of … See more Basketball • University of Detroit named their basketball court "Dick Vitale Court" in his honor (2011). Broadcasting • 2024 Sports Emmy Award – Lifetime Achievement See more Vitale has authored fourteen books, including: • Dickie V's ABCs and 1-2-3s, Ascend Books (October 2010) • Living a Dream: Reflections on 25 Years Sitting in the Best Seat, Champaign, IL Sports Publishing LLC (January 1, 2003) See more WebMar 4, 2024 · The 17th annual Dick Vitale Gala, benefiting the V Foundation, will be held May 6, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota, Florida. For more information, visit …

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WebMar 5, 2024 · Vitale — the irrepressible, ebullient, over-the-top-and-yet-authentic Dickie V., an analyst and champion of college basketball for more than four decades on ESPN — is recovering from cancer ... WebOct 18, 2024 · Vitale was a head coach at the University of Detroit from 1973-77, compiling a 79-29 record. He was the Detroit Pistons coach in the 1978-79 season guiding the team to a 34-60 record. WebKing Charles, formerly the Prince of Wales, was the oldest and longest-serving heir apparent in British history, up until September 8, 2024. On that date, his mother Queen … camping at the cotter