Craig Wolfley (1958–2025), Steelers player and broadcaster

Craig Wolfley was a 12-year NFL veteran who spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, then became a broadcaster for the team.

Mike Lange (1948–2025), longtime Pittsburgh Penguins broadcaster

Mike Lange was a sports broadcaster best known for his 46-year career with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins.

Dick Button (1929–2025), Olympic figure skating legend

Dick Button was a two-time U.S. Olympic figure skating gold medal winner who became one of the sport's most well-known commentators.

Bob Uecker (1934–2025), Milwaukee Brewers broadcasting legend

Bob Uecker was a former major league baseball catcher who became the longtime broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, as well as a comedic actor known for “Mr. Belvedere” and “Major League.”

Greg Gumbel (1946–2024), CBS sportscasting great

Greg Gumbel was a longtime sportscaster best known for his work for CBS on “The NFL Today” and for his coverage of Super Bowls and March Madness.

Bill Melton (1945–2024), 1971 home run champ

Bill Melton was a longtime third baseman for the Chicago White Sox who became the first Sox player to lead the American League in home runs when he accomplished the feat in 1971.

Jim Donovan (1956–2024), voice of the Cleveland Browns 

Jim Donovan was a sportscaster best known for his long tenure as the radio play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Browns.

Al McCoy (1933–2024), longtime Phoenix Suns broadcaster

Al McCoy was a sports broadcaster best known for his 51 years as the play-by-play announcer for the Phoenix Suns, the longest tenure in NBA history. 

Bill Walton (1952–2024), Hall of Fame basketball player and announcer

Bill Walton was a Hall of Fame basketball player who won two championships with UCLA and two more after he joined the NBA, then became a star commentator after his playing days ended.

Darren Dutchyshen (1966–2024), anchor on Canada’s The Sports Network 

Darren Dutchyshen was a longtime Canadian sports anchor best known as a mainstay on The Sports Network’s “Sportscentre.”

Peter Oosterhuis (1948–2024), PGA golfer and broadcaster 

Peter Oosterhuis was a PGA golfer who won the 1981 Canadian Open and went on to greater fame as a golf analyst for CBS Sports.

Bob Cole (1933–2024), Hall of Fame hockey broadcaster

Bob Cole was a Hall of Fame hockey commentator who was a mainstay on Canadian NHL broadcasts for 50 years.

Eric Montross (1971–2023), Tar Heels legend and NBA player

Eric Montross was an NBA basketball veteran and a member of the 1993 NCAA Championship-winning University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Tar Heels team who came to be known as Bloody Montross after playing with a bleeding injury during a game against Duke University.

Frank Wycheck (1971–2023), Music City Miracle tight end 

Frank Wycheck was an 11-year veteran of the National Football League (NFL) who threw the pass that led to the Music City Miracle, one of the most iconic moments in modern football history.

Ken Squier (1935–2023), Hall of Fame NASCAR broadcaster

Ken Squier was a longtime NASCAR broadcaster and the first to do play-by-play for the Daytona 500 on national television, as well as the originator of the event’s moniker as “The Great American Race.”

Ivor Robson (1940–2023), golf’s Voice of the Open 

Ivor Robson was a golf announcer best known for his long association with the British Open. 

Bob Sheridan (1944–2023), commentator who was the Voice of Boxing

“Colonel” Bob Sheridan was a boxing and MMA commentator who broadcast more than 10,000 fights for radio and television and was called the “Voice of Boxing.” 

Tony Roberts (1928–2023), legendary Notre Dame broadcaster 

Tony Roberts was a longtime sports broadcaster who spent 26 years calling games for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. 

Rick Jeanneret (1942–2023), Hall of Fame NHL broadcaster 

Rick Jeanneret was a Hall of Fame broadcaster for the Buffalo Sabres, the longest serving play-by-play announcer in NHL history. 

George Frazier (1954–2023), Twins pitcher and Rockies broadcaster 

George Frazier was a Major League Baseball pitcher who helped the Minnesota Twins to victory at the 1987 World Series.

Ralph Boston (1939–2023), record-breaking Olympic gold medalist 

Ralph Boston was a long jumper who won Olympic gold in 1960 and broke Jesse Owens’ longstanding record.

Mike Shannon (1939–2023), longtime St. Louis Cardinals’ broadcaster 

Mike Shannon was a former third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals who went on to become the team’s broadcaster for nearly 50 years.

Billy Packer (1940–2023), Emmy-winning college basketball announcer

Billy Packer was a longtime college basketball announcer who covered the NCAA tournament for decades.

Len Dawson (1935–2022), Hall of Fame quarterback 

Len Dawson was a Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to a victory in Super Bowl IV.  

Vin Scully (1927–2022), iconic Dodgers sportscaster

Vin Scully was one of the most iconic baseball broadcasters ever, having spent a remarkable 67 years as the lone sportscaster for the Dodgers on both radio and television.

Hank Goldberg (1940–2022), longtime ESPN NFL reporter

Hank Goldberg was an NFL reporter for ESPN as well as a handicapping expert.

Tom Matte (1939–2021), Baltimore Colts running back

Tom Matte was a running back with the Baltimore Colts in the 1960s and ‘70s known for his brief stint replacing quarterback .

Jerry Remy (1952–2021), Boston Red Sox All-Star and commentator

Jerry Remy was an All-Star second baseman for the Boston Red Sox as well as a color commentator after his retirement.

Ray Fosse (1947–2021), Oakland Athletics and Cleveland Indians catcher

Ray Fosse was a catcher for Major League Baseball teams including the Oakland Athletics and Cleveland Indians, as well as a color commentator after his playing career.

Bob Jenkins (1947–2021), longtime Indianapolis 500 announcer

Bob Jenkins was a TV and radio sports announcer, best known for decades of Indianapolis 500 coverage.

Irv Cross (1939–2021), pioneering sportscaster

Irv Cross was a football player and sportscaster who became the first Black sports analyst on national television and co-hosted “The NFL Today.”

Don Sutton (1945–2021), Hall of Fame pitcher

Don Sutton was a Hall of Fame pitcher, known mostly for his time with the Dodgers, who won more than 300 games.

Tom Heinsohn (1934–2020), Boston Celtics legend

Boston Celtics legend Tom Heinsohn won 10 championships with the franchise as a player and head coach.

Jay Johnstone (1945–2020), two-time World Series champion

Jay Johnstone was a versatileoutfielderwho won a World Series titlewiththeDodgersand the Yankees.

Betty Bushman (1931–2020), pioneering baseball announcer

Betty Bushman became one of the first women to broadcastaMajor League Baseballgamewhen she joined the radio crew for the Kansas City Ae28099sin 1964.

Howard Finkel (1950–2020), legendary WWE ring announcer

Howard Finkel wasthe legendary WWE ring announcer known as The Fink.

Ron Fairly (1938–2019), former MLB player

Ron Fairly wasa longtime Major League Baseball player and broadcaster. He won three World Series with the Dodgers and was a two-time All-Star. Fairly played first base and in theoutfield, hitting 215home runs during a 21-year MLB career with the Dodgers, Expos, Cardinals, Acas, Blue Jays, and Angels. He was the only MLB player to play for two Canadian franchises during their inaugural seasons, the Expos and Blue Jays, and the only player to make an All-Star team for both clubs. After his playing career, he became a baseball broadcaster, announcing for the Angels and the Giants before settling into a 14-year stint as announcer for the Seattle Mariners until his retirement in 2006.

Fred McLeod (1952–2019), beloved Cleveland Cavaliers announcer

Longtime Detroit Pistons broadcaster moved to the Cavaliers in 2006.

Marilynn Smith (1929–2019), LPGA founder

The pro golfer was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame.

John “TotalBiscuit” Bain (1984–2018), popular British video game critic

John "TotalBiscuit" Bain, popular British video game critic and esports caster, died at 33 after a long battle with cancer.

Gil Santos (1938 – 2018), longtime New England Patriots broadcaster

Gil Santos, the New England Patriots’ longtime radio voice, died Thursday, April 19, 2018, according to the Associated Press. He was 80.

Bob Beattie (1933–2018), helped launch the Skiing World Cup

Ski racing pioneer was a popular television commentator…

Keith Jackson (1928 – 2018), folksy voice of college football

Keith Jackson, the folksy voice of college football on ABC for decades, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, according to The Associated Press. He was 89.

Dick Enberg (1935 – 2017), “Oh, my!” was sportscaster’s signature call

Dick Enberg, a Hall of Fame broadcaster known as much for his excited calls of “Oh my!” as the big events he covered during a 60-year career, has died. He was 82.

Dave Strader (1955 – 2017), play-by-play announcer for the Dallas Stars

Previously hockey play-by-play announcer for NBC and ESPN…

Rafael 'Felo' Ramirez (1923 - 2017), Miami Marlins broadcaster

Rafael “Felo” Ramirez, Hall of Fame Spanish-language radio voice of the Miami Marlins, has died at the age of 94, according to multiple news sources.

Bob Wolff (1920–2017), legendary New York sports broadcaster

Legendary New York sports broadcaster.

John Saunders (1955–2016), ESPN journalist

John Saunders wasa Canadian-born sports journalist who worked for ESPN and ABC.

Bud Collins (1929 - 2016)

Bud Collins, the former newspaper journalist known best as a TV sportscaster who delivered color commentary for tennis tournaments on NBC and ESPN, has died.