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Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale

Richard John "Dick" Vitale, also known as "Dickie V", is an American basketball sportscaster. A former head coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well known as a college basketball broadcaster for ESPN. He is known for catchphrases such as "baby" and "diaper dandy" (outstanding freshman player), as well as enthusiastic and colorful remarks he makes during games, and has authored nine books and appeared in several movies.

Known for

Dickie V
Dickie V
2022 • Self
Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On
Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On
2017 • Himself
With a Kiss
With a Kiss
2016 • Self (archive footage)
I Hate Christian Laettner
I Hate Christian Laettner
2015 • Self
Duke-Carolina The Blue Blood Rivalry
Duke-Carolina The Blue Blood Rivalry
2013 • Self - ESNP Announcer
Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown Story
Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown Story
2012 • Self
Home of the Giants
Home of the Giants
2007 • Self
A Season on the Brink
A Season on the Brink
2002 • Dick Vitale (archive footage) (uncredited)

Full filmography

Dickie V
Dickie V
2022 • Self
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With a Kiss
With a Kiss
2016 • Self (archive footage)
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A Season on the Brink
A Season on the Brink
2002 • Dick Vitale (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Love & Basketball
Love & Basketball
2000 • Dick Vitale
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He Got Game
He Got Game
1998 • Dick Vitale
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Jury Duty
Jury Duty
1995 • Hal Gibson
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Blue Chips
Blue Chips
1994 • Himself
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Time Out, Baby!
Time Out, Baby!
1990 • Narrator / Host
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Dick Vitale – Biography, Known For & Filmography