
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