Dick Enberg was an American sports broadcaster known for his extensive work with NBC Sports, hosting various sports events and shows. He is best remembered for his unique catchphrases and for calling many prestigious occasions, including eight Super Bowls and multiple U.S. Opens.
Personal and Family Life
Dick Enberg was born Richard Alan Enberg on January 9, 1935, in Mount Clemens, Michigan. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting from Central Michigan University in 1957. Throughout his life, he was married twice; his first marriage was to Jeri Taylor from 1959 until their divorce in 1975, and he later married Barbara Hedbring in 1983, with whom he had three children. Enberg passed away on December 21, 2017, in La Jolla, California.
Career Highlights
After moving to Los Angeles to become an assistant baseball coach, Dick Enberg quickly transitioned into sports broadcasting. He began his career calling minor league games before gaining national recognition for his work with the Los Angeles Rams, California Angels, and UCLA Bruins. Enberg became known as a top play-by-play announcer at NBC, where he covered a wide range of sports, cementing his status as a legendary sportscaster.
Death and Legacy
Dick Enberg died of a heart attack at the age of 82. He left behind a legacy as one of the most beloved sportscasters in American history, celebrated for his engaging personality and significant contributions to sports broadcasting. His work remains an inspiration for many in the field, and he was honored with the Pete Rozelle Award for his long-term influence in radio and television sports.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Heaven Can Wait | 1978-06-28 | TV Interviewer |
| Gus | 1976-07-07 | Atoms’ Announcer |
| The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story | 1980-05-25 | Self |
| The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! | 1988-12-02 | Baseball Announcer |
| The Longshot | 1986-01-17 | Radio Announcer |
| Murder at the World Series | 1977-03-20 | Radio Announcer |
| Rollerball | 1975-06-25 | Pregame Announcer (uncredited) |
| Two-Minute Warning | 1976-11-12 | Dick Enberg |
| Hustle | 1975-12-25 | Radio Announcer (voice) |
| Ted Williams: “The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived” | 2018-07-23 | Self |
| Hot Rod | 2018-04-03 | Self |
| Mr. 3000 | 2004-06-15 | Brewers Sportscaster |
| Magic vs. Bird: The 1979 NCAA Championship Game | 1979-03-26 | Commentator |
| The Mod Squad | 1968-09-24 | |
| The King of Queens | 1998-09-21 | Dick Enberg |
| Sports Challenge | ||
| Where’s Huddles? | 1970-07-01 | |
| Three for the Money | 1975-09-29 | Host |
| CSI: NY | 2004-09-22 | Self |
| Emergency! | 1972-01-22 | |
| Felony Squad | 1966-09-12 | |
| The Way It Was | 1975-07-09 | |
| Baffle | 1973-10-22 | |
| Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure | 2022-01-06 | Self – Archive Footage |