Dick Enberg died Thursday morning.
Enberg was a fixture in American households for years, calling NFL and MLB games and Wimbledon for NBC, CBS and ESPN. He was best known for his catch phrase, “Oh, my!”
He spent his later years in San Diego, calling games locally for the Padres.
The Padres released an official statement late Thursday night, saying, “We are immensely saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing of legendary broadcaster Dick Enberg. Dick was an institution in the industry for 60 years and we were lucky enough to have his iconic voice behind the microphone for Padres games for nearly a decade. On behalf of our entire organization, we send our deepest condolences to his wife, Barbara, and the entire Enberg family.”
My thoughts go out to his family, friends, and many fans throughout the sports world.
Both the baseball and football halls of fame honored Enberg’s broadcasting. His voice was immediately recognizable. He was clear, concise, and never overwhelmed the spectacle he broadcast. The state of Michigan honored him earlier this year.
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