Dick Enberg - RIP

[pclpads]

Local news tonite in San Diego reported he passed today at 82 at his home in Rho Santa Fe, a few miles north of SD. So sad for his family coming just four days before Christmas. Such a talent in covering all sports impeccably for so many years. He was - like his late broadcast partner, Tony Gwynn - loved and respected by all, with never an unkind word said about him. Sadly, he finished his distinguished HOF sportscasting career with the Padres in 2016, sharing the booth with a goofball that couldn't carry his joc. Sorry, no links. Just google your favorite on-line paper.

[Stampsfan]

Oh my...

Sad to hear that. My major memories of Dick Enberg were around his dulcet tones play calling NFL football on NBC.

When a broadcaster of that pedigree passes away, they always seems to take a small piece of my youth with them.

[Fred]

Sad way to start the day.

[1952boyntoncollector]

I cant think of Enberg without thinking of all those Marino games he called.

Duper and Clayton! etc..

[Sean]

I remember Dick when he was calling college basketball games with Al McGuire and Billy Packer back in the late '70s. That was the best crew I ever heard on college basketball.

[insidethewrapper]

Sad to hear. Hall of Famer. First job was in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He was a Central Michigan University Alumnus. Great guy from Armada, MI. He broadcast a few Tiger games this year on TV.