Legendary Sportscaster Dick Enberg Dies at 82

ESPN reports that legendary sportscaster Dick Enberg has passed away at 82. The news was confirmed by his wife, who told reporter Bryce Miller he died at his home in La Jolla on Thursday. According to the report, Enberg was getting ready to leave his house to catch a flight and died from an apparent heart attack.

Enberg was THE VOICE behind 10 Super Bowls, 28 Wimbledons and countelss NCAA BASKETBALL championship games. He has also been honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Basketball Hall of Fame and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His well-recognizable voice could be heard on networks such as NBC, CBS and ESPN

According to a statement released by Enberg's attorney, Dennis Coleman, the family "is grateful for the kind thoughts and prayers of all of Dick's countless fans and dear friends. At this time we are all still processing the significant loss, and we ask for prayers and respectful privacy in the immediate aftermath of such untimely news."

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