Dan Hicks was an absolute legend, an on-air voice who knew how to deliver in a big moment. And he had quite a few of those during a career that spanned nearly four decades, including 34 years at NBC Sports.
Hicks died at the age of 64, as NBC and his wife, Hannah Storm, announced on Thursday. And as the world mourns the sudden loss of the man who called countless Notre Dame games, Olympics and PGA Tour events for the network, fans are remembering some of his best calls.
Here's a sampling of the best we heard from Hicks:
"Expect anything different?" The iconic 2008 U.S. Open call of Tiger Woods' putt
Remembering Dan Hicks this morning with one of his all-time signature calls. pic.twitter.com/tnm95i27dK
— Skratch (@Skratch) November 12, 2026
The putt that sent Tiger Woods into a playoff with Rocco
Mediate at Torrey Pines got the perfect call .
The 2008 Olympic call of the U.S. men's relay comeback with Michael Phelps and Jason Lezak
Dan Hicks’ call of the Michael Phelps-Jason Lezak relay from the 2008 Olympics will long live as one of the greatest ever.
— Mark Harris (@itismarkharris) November 12, 2026
Rest in peace to a legend. pic.twitter.com/6CZfqmfsU1
Just watch the whole thing. It's a masterclass.
The Nelly Korda call at the 2026 Women's U.S. Open
"Nelly Korda has the greatest title in the game!"
— LPGA (@LPGA) November 12, 2026
Remembering Dan Hicks with his great call at Riviera earlier this season. pic.twitter.com/GT2qBtUnZb
The Colts' playoff comeback against the Chiefs in 2014
Dan Hicks on the call. RIP. pic.twitter.com/w8eNiAsfYW
— Caleb (@zuves35) November 12, 2026
He captured the excitement throughout the game.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Dan Hicks best calls of his incredible career, including iconic Tiger putt
