Dick Vitale
Born
1939-06-09
Place of birth
Passaic, New Jersey, USA
Biography
Richard John "Dick" 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 as a college basketball broadcaster for ESPN. He is known for catchphrases such as "baby" and "diaper dandy" (outstanding freshman player), as well as enthusiastic and colorful remarks he makes during games, and has authored nine books and appeared in several movies.
Known for
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Baseball Announcer
He Got Game
Dick Vitale
The Cosby Show
Dan Vicente
Love & Basketball
Dick Vitale
Hoop Dreams
Self
Blue Chips
Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
The 6th Man
Self
Jury Duty
Hal Gibson
I Hate Christian Laettner
Self
Home of the Giants
Self
Arli$$
Dick Vitale (voice)
A Season on the Brink
Dick Vitale (archive footage) (uncredited)
Basketball: A Love Story
Self
Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown Story
Self