Dan Hicks, longtime NBC sportscaster, dies at 64
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Key Points:
- Longtime sportscaster Dan Hicks has died at age 64 after battling an acute illness, according to his wife, Hannah Storm, who described his passing as sudden and unexpected.
- Hicks was a prominent NBC Sports broadcaster for 34 years, known for his work on the PGA Tour, Notre Dame football, the Olympics, NFL, and NBA coverage.
- He was celebrated for his storytelling, enthusiasm, and humor, becoming the signature voice of NBC golf coverage for over 26 years.
- Memorable moments called by Hicks include the 2008 U.S. men's Olympic swimming relay comeback and the dramatic 2008 U.S. Open golf playoff between Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate.
- Tributes from NBC Sports and the PGA Tour highlighted Hicks' kindness, professionalism, and lasting impact on sports broadcasting and those who knew him.
