Dick Enberg

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IlliniFaninHoosierLand

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http://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/21842570/dick-enberg-beloved-broadcaster-dies-age-82

The longtime broadcaster who was known for his signature "Oh my!" catchphrase while calling games has died at the age of 82. No official cause of death has been released at this time but it's believed that he may have suffered a heart attack.

Enberg called eight Super Bowls, the last of which was Super Bowl XXXII (Packers-Broncos in San Diego), and also was known as NBC's voice of the Wimbledon tennis championships. Enberg also worked for CBS and ESPN during his broadcasting career.

His most recent broadcasting position was as the play by play announcer for the San Diego Padres whom he called games for from 2010-2016.
 
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GortTheRobot

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He and Keith Jackson are probably my favorites, along with Brent Mussberger. I will always remember him fondly. R.I.P. Mr Enberg.
 
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Of course, we are biased, but it is only fitting that an icon such as Mr Enberg was on the call for that game. His voice just dripped drama. He & Bilas were masterful that day.
 
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BillyBob1

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Remember him presenting Weber some orange boxers at a rebounders luncheon. They were talking about all the Orange being worn. Great broadcaster! RIP
 
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SKane

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Dick Enberg, Keith Jackson and Vin Scully are my favorite three announcers.
 
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Dick Engurg, Al Maguire and Billy Packer were very instrumental in the growth of college basketball.

I loved their broadcasts as a kid.

After them we got ESPN and their ACC bias which truly separated that league from the pack.

Dick Enberg had decades and decades of excellence.
 
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SuperintendentChalmers

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JudsonFTS said:
Dick Engurg, Al Maguire and Billy Packer were very instrumental in the growth of college basketball.

I loved their broadcasts as a kid.

After them we got ESPN and their ACC bias which truly separated that league from the pack.

Dick Enberg had decades and decades of excellence.
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Younger fans might not realize that until the early 80s, the NCAA was allowed to control TV rights so that only one or two games were televised each Saturday in both football and basketball. So those games had tremendous viewership and influence.

Enberg had a Midwestern charm that beautifully played off the two wise guy commentators (Packer harder edged, McGuire more whimsical), bringing out their strengths while preventing the broadcast from becoming a Top This contest.