ESPN NBA and MSG New York Knicks announcer Mike Breen will receive the 2022 Vin Scully Award For Excellence in Sports Broadcasting, presented by Fordham University and its radio station WFUV.
“When you are a Fordham graduate, a WFUV alumnus, and a play-by-play broadcaster, receiving an award named after Mr. Scully is the highest honor I could ever receive. Mr. Scully’s talent and skill on the air, and his character and integrity as a man, has made him the ultimate role model for me and countless broadcasters that span over generations. I am so humbled and grateful for this incredible honor.”
Previous winners of the Vin Scully Award include Dick Enberg (2009), Ernie Harwell (2010), Pat Summerall (2011), Al Michaels (2012), Bob Costas (2013), Verne Lundquist (2014), Mike “Doc” Emrick (2015), Brent Musburger (2016), Bob Wolff (2017), Michael Kay (2018), and Tim McCarver (2019).
The 61-year-old Breen is in his 30th season announcing New York Knicks games. He has been the voice of the NBA Finals on ESPN since 2006.
The Vin Scully Award For Excellence in Sports Broadcasting will be presented on Tuesday, November 1st.
