Dan Hicks, legendary NBC Sports and golf announcer, dies at age 64
· Yahoo Sports
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: Dan Hicks poses for a photo during the NBC Golf Channel Broadcast during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship at Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 11, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
Visit extonnews.click for more information.
PGA TOUR
Legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died Wednesday following an acute illness, his family said in a statement. He was 64.
“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness,” Hicks’ wife, Hannah Storm, said in a statement. “He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many. His loss is immeasurable.
“Dan was truly one of a kind and, quite simply, the person everyone wanted to be around. When he walked into a room, he brought the energy, the laughter and the people together. He was endlessly kind, thoughtful and funny, and he made everyone feel like they mattered.
“Our three daughters and I are heartbroken. We are grateful for the love and support surrounding our family during this incredibly difficult time. These are simply no words to express how much he will be missed.”
Hicks was considered one of the preeminent sportscasters of his generation, calling a variety of high-profile events including the Olympics, PGA Tour and Notre Dame football.
After beginning his career at CNN, Hicks had been at NBC since 1992. He was a tower announcer for the network’s golf coverage until being promoted to the lead play-by-play role in 2000. Among his most famous moments on the air, Hicks called Tiger Woods’ dramatic putt to force a playoff at the 2008 U.S. Open as well as the U.S. swim team’s stunning comeback at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. His partners in the booth included Johnny Miller and Rowdy Gaines.