Legendary voice of American sports, calling iconic moments in tennis, football, and baseball, including Wimbledon and the Olympics.
Dick Enberg, the legendary American sportscaster, is best known for his iconic catchphrases "Touch 'em all" for home runs and "Oh, my!" for spectacular plays, which have become an integral part of American sports culture. With a career spanning over six decades, Enberg provided play-by-play commentary for various sports and networks, including NBC, CBS, and ESPN, as well as for individual teams, such as the UCLA Bruins, Los Angeles Rams, and California Angels.
Enberg was born on January 9, 1935, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to Belle Elizabeth Weiss and Arnie Enberg. His paternal grandparents were Finnish immigrants who changed their name from Katajavuori to Enberg before moving to America. His mother was of English, French, German, and Native American descent. Enberg had a younger brother, Dennis.
Enberg's family moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut, when he was two years old, then to southern California in 1940, and later back to a farm near Armada, Michigan. After high school, Enberg attended Central Michigan University, where he played college baseball and earned a bachelor's degree in 1957. During his senior year, he was elected president of the student body and worked at WSAM in Saginaw, Michigan, a Detroit Tigers radio affiliate.
Enberg went on to graduate school at Indiana University Bloomington, where he earned master's and doctorate degrees in health sciences. While at Indiana, Enberg began his broadcasting career, calling games for the Indiana Hoosiers football and basketball teams.
Aside from his work in sports broadcasting, Enberg also hosted the Tournament of Roses Parade for many years, often alongside his family members.
Enberg received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to sports broadcasting, including:
Enberg announced his retirement from broadcasting in 2016, after seven seasons as the Padres' primary television announcer. He passed away on December 21, 2017, at the age of 82.
Throughout his life, Enberg was known for his kind and humble nature, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues and fans alike. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of sports broadcasters and enthusiasts.
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