Announcer Dick Enberg dead at 82
Famed sportscaster Dick Enberg died at his home on Thursday at the age of 82, according to a report.
San Diego Union-Tribune columnist Bryce Miller shared the news on Twitter and says Enberg’s wife thinks he died of a heart attack.
Incredibly sad news: Dick Enberg’s wife Barbara just told me Dick died his morning in LaJolla. Thinks it was a heart attack. Such a legend. Such a gentleman. There are no words.
— Bryce Miller (@Bryce_A_Miller) December 22, 2017
Enberg’s broadcasting career spanned around 60 years. He gained notoriety in the Los Angeles area calling UCLA basketball, Los Angeles Rams football, and Angels baseball games. He had lengthy stints with NBC, CBS and ESPn, calling MLB, NFL and tennis.
From 2009-2016, Enberg served as a TV announcer for the San Diego Padres. He retired the same day that Vin Scully did.
Enberg won 13 Sports Emmy Awards during his broadcasting career. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and received awards from the baseball, football and basketball Halls of Fame.
