December 22nd, 2017 at 6:53 AM ^
Growing up in Armada Township, Dick Enberg was certainly extra famous. Sad news.
December 22nd, 2017 at 7:11 AM ^
Donated a hugh amount of $$ to CMU to build the baseball complex. Part of the most underrated trio in sports broadcasting with Al McGuire and Bill PACCker on college hoops. They did the 78 Magic v Larry game.
December 22nd, 2017 at 7:29 AM ^
I don't whether to upvote or downvote the OP for telling us that he passed.
Some voices you just don't ever want to forget, and Dick Enberg had one of them. I hope the family can find a peacful place Monday, while they try to come to grips with this.
RIP...
December 22nd, 2017 at 9:30 AM ^
Some voices you just don't ever want to forget
Just like listening to Ernie Harwell and Sid Abel for the Tigers and Wings.
December 22nd, 2017 at 8:14 AM ^
December 22nd, 2017 at 8:40 AM ^
Sad news for the Michigan Baseball Family. Eric Katzman, former pitcher for the Wolverines died this week at age 30. LINK
As a sophmore is 2008, Eric Katzman started for the Wolverines in an exhibition game against the New York Mets at the Mets spring training complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida. LINK
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family of Michigan alum Eric Katzman, who passed away on Wednesday, December 20.
— Michigan Baseball (@umichbaseball) December 21, 2017
Donations in Eric's name can be made to the @MLB Urban Youth Foundation. pic.twitter.com/Cxsp4f6mnJ
December 22nd, 2017 at 8:30 AM ^
December 22nd, 2017 at 8:31 AM ^
He was a credit to the broadcasting and will be missed.
December 22nd, 2017 at 8:47 AM ^
He was one of the voices of my youth. What a great feeling it was to tune into a big game and hear that Enberg, Jackson, or Summerall were on the call. Enberg was a pro, and his kind is sorely missed.
December 22nd, 2017 at 8:57 AM ^
Sad news. As a big tennis fan, especially in my formative years when Amercian tennis was in it's heyday (90's) I loved watching and listening to Enberg's commentary. Always the consummate professional. RIP!
December 22nd, 2017 at 10:04 AM ^
Enberg was great - a real class act. Great voice and gentle personality and never put himself ahead of the game. He had a genuine love for the games he called. If you're unfamiliar with his work check out his spoken word 'poems' he used to do, especially for tennis ( I think they called them 'moments' or 'essays'). He also had an incredible command of the language - he was the English major's sports broadcaster.
He did one one of his tennis 'poem' segments at Wimbledon once and I was blown away. It was so moving and cool.
December 22nd, 2017 at 9:57 AM ^
December 22nd, 2017 at 10:03 AM ^
One of my favorite sports announcer. Also one of CMU's finest. Rest In Peace.
December 22nd, 2017 at 10:03 AM ^
December 22nd, 2017 at 10:13 AM ^
What an incredible announcer...he's probably best known for football and basketball but I always loved his tennis and Olympic coverage the best.
December 22nd, 2017 at 10:14 AM ^
RIP Mr. Enberg. No doubt one of the best ever and certainly my favorite.
December 22nd, 2017 at 10:37 AM ^
I liked Enberg better than Keith Jackson.
December 22nd, 2017 at 1:16 PM ^
A consummate professional. He didn't have a lot of big catchphrases, but let the game be the show instead of himself. I'll miss him.
December 22nd, 2017 at 2:36 PM ^
of the great voices and play by play guy's.
December 22nd, 2017 at 6:14 PM ^
Great voice. Great personality. I agree with above - that he let the event speak for itself and called it straight up. Other voices bring back memories. Maybe Keith Jackson would say that it time to get out the little yellow hankies and bring this one back.
December 22nd, 2017 at 7:23 PM ^
he was my dad's cousin. My aunt, all of 84 years young, recently posted on FB a story about how Dick used to frequently show up at their house in Mount Clemons and throw a ball around with pops (my dad passed away 5 years ago after a lengthy bout with Parkinson's).
Also, my brother got into the sports broadcasting business out of college - behind the camera and microphones - and wrote a letter to Dick, asking for advice, help, etc. He was really hoping Dick would give him the old family boost and send him on is way to instant fame and fortune. Instead, he got a handwritten and signed letter, which I'm sure he still has, saying basically "work hard son, and you'll get somewhere." Serious midwestern, work-ethic values in him. And while my brother was hoping for something more at the time, he probably wouldn't have it any other way now. He worked hard, and now he's doing just fine in an area he absolutely loves. My cool story, bro.
December 23rd, 2017 at 1:37 PM ^
Also Qualifies As Cool Bro Story, Bro!