NBC Sports Play-by-Play Legend Was 64
The Hollywood Reporter • • sports
Key Points:
- Dan Hicks, a longtime NBC Sports play-by-play announcer, has died at age 64 following an acute illness, according to his wife Hannah Storm and NBC Sports.
- Hicks was a prominent voice in golf broadcasting for over three decades, calling major events like the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, Ryder Cup, and President’s Cup, and was known for memorable calls such as Tiger Woods’ 2008 U.S. Open birdie.
- He also covered Notre Dame football, various Olympic sports across 16 Games since 1992, and NFL Wild Card Weekend, winning a Sports Emmy for NBC’s 2024 Paris Olympics coverage.
- Hicks began his career in Tucson, Arizona, and joined NBC Sports in 1992 after working at CNN; he was widely respected as both a broadcaster and a devoted family man.
- NBC Sports and colleagues have expressed deep sorrow at his sudden passing, highlighting his storytelling talent and lasting impact on sports broadcasting.
