Dick Vitale is one of the legendary figures in sports broadcasting and a true icon in the world of college basketball. The longtime broadcaster for ESPN also holds a cherished spot in the hearts of many for his journey through cancer off the court.
In recent years, Vitale battled multiple forms of cancer, including an ailment with his vocal cords. It forced Vitale out of his usual role from 2023 until returning to call games earlier this month.
On Saturday, Vitale is behind the mic for a crucial SEC showdown between Kentucky and Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Unfortunately, many fans on social media have expressed some level of concern for Vitale and the overall health of his voice.
Some of that is likely to be expected with everything the broadcaster has been through, but a number of fans questioned the best route forward with Vitale at this juncture. Hopefully, it’s just a small blip before a successful conclusion to the season for Vitale with the legendary broadcaster’s career dating back to 1979.
Here is a glimpse at how fans on social media expressed concern for Dick Vitale on Saturday:
Dickie V not sounding like himself makes me sad
— CC (@CodyClements2) February 22, 2025Dickie V’s voice sounds so painful. Glad to see him back though!
— Braxton Haws (@braxhaws) February 22, 2025Dickie V shouldn’t be back yet. lost his voice less than 10 minutes into the half
— ryan #CeasefireNow (@yoshismachbike) February 22, 2025hearing dickie v sounds like this is tough.
— juggy (@mikejr4_) February 22, 2025Is this Dickie V on the Kentucky/Alabama game? Sounds AWFUL
— Art J (@artiejj) February 22, 2025Love Dickie V but I’ll ask again. Who really thinks that guy should be on the air? His voice is brutal
— J (@SOXinTN) February 22, 2025I love Dickie V, absolute legend but there’s no need for him to be on a broadcast in 2025.
— Nick (@NICK_CARTER20) February 22, 2025Dick Vitale consistently overcoming Cancer is a story we can all get behind. Dick Vitale still doing big games is unnecessary
— Mr. Smith ? (@BadChoiceMilk) February 22, 2025Oof. Dick Vitale is a struggle to listen to. Inspiring that he’s beaten cancer, but not enjoyable audio.
— Walt ? (@AU_GS_Walt) February 22, 2025Dick Vitale is a legend of basketball and a legend of a man, but @espn @ESPNCBBall is doing him a disservice putting him on the air in this condition. He can hardly speak and makes everyone want to clear their throat the entire time he speaks
— Tim (@timmer517) February 22, 2025Dick Vitale draws concerned reaction from fans for broadcast of Alabama-Kentucky Saturday Down South.
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