The loss of legendary play-by-play broadcaster Dan Hicks rocked the sports world this week, leading to tributes pouring in from the likes of Al Michaels to Hicks' wife, Hannah Storm. ESPN's Scott Van Pelt also chimed in, expressing support for his colleague in Storm and prayers for Hicks' family.
Hicks is responsible for some of the most iconic sports broadcasting moments of all time, such as Tiger Woods' putt at the 2008 U.S. Open to the Indianapolis Colts' 28-point playoff comeback against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014. His impact goes far beyond the booth, however, and Van Pelt made sure to discuss the human element in his tribute.
A special tribute from @notthefakeSVP to broadcasting legend Dan Hicks ❤️ pic.twitter.com/REGUQCmus4
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 13, 2026
"As sad as
we are for our colleagues at NBC, it pales for our concern for beloved members of our ESPN family," Van Pelt said. "Dan lovingly called them, 'Hicks' chicks.' His wife, Hannah Storm, and their three lovely daughters. Every one of us at ESPN lifts you up in prayer and holds you in our hearts in the hope that somehow, you don't feel alone in enduring this, the most difficult moment of your lives.
"Because you're not."
Kind words from Van Pelt indeed.
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