Biography - A Short Wiki
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Dick Vitale, also was known by the name of Dickie V, is one of the most famous sportscasters. He is an American, and he is quite popular for being a basketball sportscaster and is also famous for being the college basketball broadcaster for the ESPN group of organizations. He during his broadcasting career was known for his catchphrases that he used to comment specifically on the player he liked.
Career Highlights
Read about Dick Vitale's career and accomplishments in the following section.
Dick Vitale, no doubt, was one of the most famous personalities, with a highly successful professional career. He started his career as a High school coach for the elementary school located in New Jersey. He was also one of the renowned head coaches of the Garfield High School, and after changing his place, he also got the opportunity to be the head coach of East Rutherford High School.
Family and Personal Life
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Dick Vitale was one of the most famous personalities in the field of sport and also quite popular for his broadcasting skills as well. He was a quiet private person and has rarely shared any information about his family. The only information that is revealed by him as he was from a very poor background.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Lorraine McGrath (m. 1971) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Terri and Sherri) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Richard John Vitale |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 84 years |
| Date of Birth | June 9, 1939 |
| Place of Birth | Passaic, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.8 m, 5 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 78 kg, 172 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $20 Million |
| Occupation | Sportscaster |
Height, Weight, and Age
Dick Vitale's height is above average measuring 1.8 m. Dick Vitale weighs 78 kg. Being born on June 9, 1939, translates to an age of 84 years as of todays date (July 17, 2023).
Quotes
I still love the game. I still feel like I’m a 25-year-old. I really still love the game and feel as enthusiastic about the game as I ever have felt about it.
Dick Vitale
I got fired – November 8, 1979. And all of a sudden, I got a call, two weeks later, about doing a game on ESPN. And I truly said – Scotty Connal, the head of ESPN production at the time, was the guy that called me – I said, ‘Man, ESPN sounds like a disease. What is ESPN? I know nothing about it, never heard of it.’
Dick Vitale
It is time for everyone to sit down – the NCAA, the NBA, the players union and the coaching fraternity – and come up with suitable solutions to these problems.
Dick Vitale
The NCAA model is outdated. If Steve Serby’s a great player in high school, and an agent wants to represent you and wants to advance you money as a loan based on the fact that you’re gonna be a high draft choice, so be it.
Dick Vitale
I have a problem with honoring mediocrity in so many cases over teams that have great years.
Dick Vitale
