Richard John Vitale (/vaɪˈtæl/; born June 9, 1939), also known as "Dickie V", is an American basketball sportscaster. A former head coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well known for his 41-year tenure as a college basketball broadcaster for ESPN. He is known for catchphrases such as "This is awesome, baby!" and "diaper dandy" (outstanding freshman player), as well as his enthusiastic and colorful remarks during games. He has also written fourteen books and appeared in several films. More about Dick Vitale
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Vitale was born in Passaic, New Jersey, and grew up in Garfield, New Jersey. He moved to East Paterson (now Elmwood Park) in his freshman year of high school. His father, John, was a piecework clothing press operator and had a second job as a security guard. His mother, Mae, worked in a factory as a seamstress and sewed coats until she suffered a stroke.In total, we tracked 248 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Dick Vitale (2014-15 Panini Immaculate INK (1 of 1) DICK VITALE Signed Auto TRUE 1/1) was sold in August 2023 for $999.00 while the cheapest item (RARE NCAA BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMER DICK VITALE SIGNED BOOK! DUKE SYRACUSE EWING!) found a new owner for $0.01 in July 2019. The month with the most items sold (10) was December 2018 with an average selling price of $1.54 for an autographed item of Dick Vitale. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2023 with $102.75 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.69 was January 2019. In average, an autographed item from Dick Vitale is worth $13.50.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Dick Vitale were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
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Dick Vitale Auto Signed 2011 Topps Allen & Ginter #136 Rookie Card RC HOF IP | $19.99 | ||
DICK VITALE autograph ESPN college basketball broadcaster custom signed card HOF | $14.99 | ||
Dick Vitale Autographed Mini Basketball. Coa | $49.99 | ||
Dick Vitale autographed signed 8x10 photo Beckett BAS COA ESPN Sports Center CBB | $19.99 | ||
Dick Vitale autographed signed 8x10 photo Beckett BAS COA ESPN Sports Center CBB | $19.99 | ||
Dick Vitale autographed signed 8x10 photo Beckett BAS COA ESPN Sports Center CBB | $50.00 | ||
Dick Vitale autographed signed 8x10 photo Beckett BAS COA ESPN Sports Center CBB | $50.00 | ||
Dick Vitale Basketball Broadcaster HOFer Autographed 8x10 Photo JSA COA | $33.99 | ||
Dick Vitale Hand Autographed Mini Basketball, The Rock awesome Baby NCAA | $22.00 | ||
Dick Vitale The Rock Awesome Baby Signed Autographed Hat Cap I | $19.99 |
Ashley Judd defends Dick Vitale kiss (03/17/15): © UK Photo/Twitter Ashley Judd came out and defended Dick Vitale after the legendary broadcaster planted an awkward kiss on the actress. By now you have likely seen the infamous photo of Dick Vitale planting a kiss on Kentucky super fan Ashley Judd at the SEC Tournament over the weekend.
Dick Vitale defends his kiss of Ashley Judd as a 'fun moment' (03/17/15): ESPN analyst Dick Vitale on Monday defended his kiss of actress Ashley Judd, calling it a "fun moment."
Ashley Judd: ‘I adore’ Dick Vitale (03/16/15): The actress says the smooch the ESPN analyst laid on her, much to the Internet's consternation, was just fine.
Dick Vitale plants one on Ashley Judd, grosses everyone out (03/16/15): Before undefeated Kentucky took on Arkansas in the SEC Championship on Sunday, veteran ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale decided to give Kentucky superfan Ashley Judd a sweet smooch. But instead of planting a peck on the "Insurgent" star's cheek, the two ended up locking lips.
Dick Vitale kissing Ashley Judd no laughing matter (03/16/15): Nothing is more jubilant for college basketball fans than the official start of March Madness. In that spirit, we can hope, over-the-top ESPN analyst Dick Vitale went for the big laugh – with a big kiss.
Dick Vitale defends his kiss of Ashley Judd as a 'fun moment' (03/2015): ESPN analyst Dick Vitale on Monday defended his kiss of actress Ashley Judd, calling it a "fun moment."
This is the Dumbest Column About Dick Vitale Ever Written (02/2015): Comparing him to Chris Berman and Brent Musburger?
Dick Vitale tells of almost quitting ESPN job (01/2015): Dick Vitale, who has been analyzing college basketball games for ESPN since 1979, nearly gave up on his broadcasting career before it got off the ground.
'Disco Dick' Vitale dances with Wichita State cheerleaders (12/2014): ESPN was at Wichita State last night to catch the Shockers comeback victory over Alabama, but even with all that exciting game action announcer Dick Vitale could not keep himself in his seat, so he jumped up and started cutting a rug with some cheerleaders.
Dick Vitale says Cal very underrated in Pac-12 (11/2014): ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale says prognosticators picking the Pac-12 blew it big-time by placing the Bears seventh in the preseason standings.
Dick Vitale says he won't be prime time but won't slow down (10/2014): Longtime broadcaster won't be doing Saturday night games.
Dick Vitale Received an Honorary Bucs Jersey, Posed With Cheerleaders (08/2014): He’s always so happy.
Dick Vitale loves Lionel Richie and he wants the whole world to know. Repeatedly (07/2014): ESPN
Dick Vitale raises $250,000 for childhood cancer research in Lacey Holsworth's n (05/2014): Dick Vitale tearfully vowed to raise $250,000 in the name of Lacey Holsworth on the day she passed away after a long bout with cancer, and on Friday he happily announced the fulfillment of that promise.
Here is a very important Instagram photo from Dick Vitale: (04/2014): Here is a very important Instagram photo from Dick Vitale: Read more...
Dick Vitale GIF Better Sans Context (03/2014): Send stories, photos, and anything else you might have to tips@deadspin.com . Read more...
Here Is Some Very Important News About Dick Vitale (02/2014): I'd drop a "Slow news day?!?" burn here, but I'm willing to bet that every day is a slow news day for the Lakewood Ranch Herald. Read more...
Shaquille O'Neal, Dick Vitale coming to Naples for Boys & Girls Club on March 24 (01/2014): Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal and ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale will be coming to Naples for the second annual Boys & Girls Club of Collier County's Youth of the Year Celebration on Monday, March 24.
City of Palms: Dick Vitale shows up to check next 'Diaper Dandies' (12/2013): When Dick Vitale showed up to the Culligan City of Palms Classic at Bishop Verot High School, so many fans wanted autographs that security had to set up a line
Morning Kickoff | Dick Vitale gives his take on college basketball landscape [On (11/2013): We all know Dick Vitale can get, well, easily distracted while calling college basketball games for ESPN.
Tennis | Dick Vitale preparing for fourth annual collegiate tournament (10/2013): The college basketball season is on the horizon, but ESPN hoops guru Dick Vitale has something else on his mind right now.
Dick Vitale calls Arian Foster a prostitute then later says sorry (09/2013): ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale was among those who thought Foster was in the wrong for his actions. On Twitter he likened the Texans running back to a prostitute, saying that he was selling his body. 0 0 read more
Dick Vitale wants to meet boy injured in drive-by shooting (08/2013): Sportscaster Dick Vitale is hoping to meet a 4-year-old boy who was critically injured during a driv
Kentucky Wildcats Morning Quickies: Dick Vitale Edition (07/2013): Kentucky Wildcats Morning Quickies: Dick Vitale Edition
The Jason McIntyre Show: ESPN’s Dick Vitale on the NBA Draft and Everything Else (06/2013): Everything else includes Kyle Wiltjer, PJ Hairston, the Notre Dame QB situation and twitter.
Dick Vitale Gala raises $1.7 million (05/2013): This year's Dick Vitale Gala in Sarasota, raised $1.7 million for pediatric cancer research.
KU's Self to be Honored at the Eighth Annual Dick Vitale Gala in the Fight Again (04/2013): Proceeds to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research and Related Programs through The V Foundation
Dick Vitale : 'A lot of pressure on the Gators' (03/2013): Even a longtime college basketball expert like Dick Vitale has been stunned by the success of the Florida Gulf Coast team in the NCAA tournament.
The 'Stevies': The Red Wings, Dick Vitale, Octavio Dotel and more (02/2013): Each week, Steve Schrader hands out "Stevies" to the best, worst and weirdest from the week that was in sports. This week's Stevies are from guest presenter KEVIN BULL:
Dick Vitale rips Duke after blowout loss to Miami (01/2013): Basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale cheers with Miami Hurricanes fans before the game against Duke on Wednesday. / Robert Mayer, USA TODAY Sports Unlike LeBron James, the Duke Blue Devils didn't take their talents to South Beach.
Legendary Broadcaster, Dick Vitale attends City of Palms Classic (12/2012): City of Palms Classic is awesome with a capital A!