University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
UCLA Mourns Passing of Dick Enberg
December 22, 2017 | Bruin Athletics
Legendary sports broadcaster Dick Enberg passed away at his home in La Jolla, Calif. on Thursday at the age of 82, according to his family. Enberg called eight of UCLA's record 11 NCAA men's basketball championship seasons and went on to become a 14-time Emmy winner and nine-time National Sportscaster of the Year.
"The Bruin family is deeply saddened to hear of Dick Enberg's passing," said UCLA Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero. "Dick's is the voice that an entire generation of fans equates with UCLA men's basketball. He was the storyteller behind so many of the greatest moments in our program's history. He was a true legend who will be missed dearly. We send our deepest condolences to his wife, Barbara, and his entire family."
Enberg had a remarkable run behind the mic that spanned six decades, 28 Wimbledons, 10 Super Bowls and multiple Olympic Games, Heavyweight Boxing Championships, Final Fours, Masters golf tournaments and U.S. Opens. He is one of only two broadcasters, along with Curt Gowdy, in the National Baseball, Naismith Memorial Basketball and Pro Football Halls of Fame. Additionally, he is the only person to receive Emmy Awards for sportscasting, writing and producing. He is perhaps best known for his iconic "Oh my!" call when describing a play that almost defies description.
In February 2017, UCLA honored Enberg at a men's basketball game with Dick Enberg Night and announced that the Pauley Pavilion press room would be renamed the Dick Enberg Press Room.
Enberg is survived by his wife, five children and three grandchildren.
