Dick Vitale

About

Energetic college basketball commentator known as Dickie V, developed a reputation for his buzz words such as 'Diaper Dandy' and 'PTPer.'

Before Fame

Beginning in 1959, he coached basketball at the elementary and high school levels.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.  He's been very involved to raise money for cancer via his work for Jim Valvano's foundation.

Family Life

After divorcing his first wife Joanne, he married Lorraine McGrath on May 22, 1970.

Associated With

He formed a duo with play-by-play man Dan Shulman and together they covered countless basketball games.