Tuesday, March 15, 2011

AS SEEN ON TV: DICK VITALE

College basketball's "March Madness" is upon us....


DICK VITALE
AS SEEN ON 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'
AS PLAYED BY:
Jay Mohr
AS PLAYED BY:
Andy Samberg

From Wikipedia:
Richard J. "Dick" Vitale (Dickie V) (pronounced /va?'tæl/; born June 9, 1939) is an American basketball sportscaster. A former head coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well-known as a college basketball broadcaster and for the enthusiastic and colorful remarks he makes during games. He is known for his catchphrases such as "baby" and "diaper dandy".


He has authored seven books and appeared in several movies.

Vitale has authored nine books:
"Dickie V's ABCs and 1-2-3s", Ascend Books (October 2010)

"Living a Dream: Reflections on 25 Years Sitting in the Best Seat", Champaign, IL Sports Publishing LLC (January 1, 2003)

"Dick Vitale's Fabulous 50 Players and Moments in College Basketball: From the Best Seat in the House During My 30 Years at ESPN", Ascend Books (October 6, 2008)

"Time Out Baby!", Berkley (December 1, 1992)

"Vitale", Simon and Schuster; 1st Edition edition (1988)

"Dickie V's Top 40 All-Everything Teams", Masters Press (June 1994)

"Tourney Time: It's Awesome Baby!", Masters Press,(December 1993)

"Holding Court: Reflections on the Game I Love", Masters Press (November 1995)

"Campus Chaos: Why the Game I Love is Breaking My Heart", Sideline Sports Publishing (December 1999)

For More:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Vitale

Vitale's got his own website:
http://www.dickvitaleonline.com/

Go UConn!

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