Dan Hicks spent more than three decades calling major sporting events for NBC Sports. The longtime broadcaster was 64 years old.
What We Know: Hicks joined NBC Sports in 1992 after spending three years as a sports anchor at CNN. During his 34-year tenure, he covered college football, the NFL, the NBA, the PGA Tour and the Olympics. He became a signature voice of NBC’s golf coverage, serving as its lead play-by-play announcer for 26 years. Additionally, Hicks called Olympic swimming and skiing and Notre Dame football. He was married to ESPN’s Hannah Storm, with whom he shared three daughters: Hannah, Ellery and Riley.
What They Said: “Dan Hicks was an extraordinary colleague, friend, and person. In his 34 years at NBC Sports, he was an exceptional storyteller and caller of games and events who elevated some of the biggest moments in sports history. From Olympics swimming and skiing to Notre Dame football, numerous other high-profile events and especially as the signature voice of our golf coverage for the last 26 years, Dan’s blend of knowledge, style, enthusiasm, and humor informed and entertained fans for decades. But far beyond his on-air excellence, Dan was a better person who welcomed teammates with a smile, a joke, or a word of encouragement, sometimes all in the same sentence. Our heartfelt condolences and love to his wife, Hannah, and his daughters, Hannah, Ellery, and Riley.” -NBC Sports statement from Rick Cordella, Sam Flood, and Molly Solomon
“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness. He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many. His loss is immeasurable. Dan was truly one of a kind, and quite simply, the person everyone wanted to be around. When he walked into a room, he brought the energy, the laughter, and the people together. He was endlessly kind, thoughtful, and funny, and he made everyone feel like they mattered. Our three daughters and I are heartbroken. We are grateful for the love and support surrounding our family during this incredibly difficult time. There are simply no words to express how much he will be missed.” -Hannah Storm
What Remains Unclear: No additional details about Hicks’ death or its circumstances have been provided.
What It Means: Hicks’ death marks the loss of one of NBC Sports’ most recognizable broadcasting voices. His work across golf, football and the Olympics made him a fixture for sports audiences for more than three decades. Moreover, his influence extended beyond the events he called, as colleagues remembered his generosity and relationships with those around him.
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