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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.
Awards & recognition
- New Jersey Hall of Fame · 2015
- Sports Lifetime Achievement Award
Filmography14 titles
Hoop Dreams
1994as Self
1994as Self
Love & Basketball
2000as Dick Vitale
2000as Dick Vitale
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
1988as Baseball Announcer
1988as Baseball Announcer
I Hate Christian Laettner
2015as Self
2015as Self
The Cosby Show
1984as Dan Vicente
1984as Dan Vicente
Arli$$
1996as Dick Vitale (voice)
1996as Dick Vitale (voice)
He Got Game
1998as Dick Vitale
1998as Dick Vitale
The Sixth Man
1997as Dick Vitale
1997as Dick Vitale
Blue Chips
1994as Dick Vitale
1994as Dick Vitale
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003as Self
2003as Self
Home of the Giants
2007as Self
2007as Self
Jury Duty
1995as Hal Gibson
1995as Hal Gibson
Dickie V
2022as Self
2022as Self
Duke-Carolina The Blue Blood Rivalry
2013as Self - ESNP Announcer
2013as Self - ESNP Announcer