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Dan Hicks, a veteran broadcaster for NBC Sports, has died at the age of 64. His wife, ESPN and ABC broadcaster Hannah Storm, announced that Hicks passed away suddenly on Wednesday (November 11) following an acute illness, as reported by WAFB.
Hicks spent 34 years with NBC Sports, becoming the network's signature golf announcer. He was known for his coverage of major golf tournaments, including the U.S. Open and Ryder Cup, and for calling Olympic swimming events, Notre Dame football, and more. Hicks joined NBC in 1992 and became the lead golf play-by-play announcer in 2000, according to TheWrap.
NBC Sports executives Rick Cordella, Sam Flood, and Molly Solomon described Hicks as "an exceptional storyteller and caller of games and events who elevated some of the biggest moments in sports history." They noted his contributions to Olympic swimming, skiing, and Notre Dame football, as well as his role as the voice of NBC's golf coverage for 26 years.
Hicks' career highlights include calling Tiger Woods' dramatic putt at the 2008 U.S. Open and the American men's swimming team's comeback victory at the Beijing Olympics that same year. He worked alongside analyst Johnny Miller for nearly two decades and was a familiar voice across major sporting events.
Hicks was a native of Tucson, Arizona, and graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in journalism. He began his broadcasting career in local radio and television before joining CNN in 1989. At CNN, he met his wife, Hannah Storm.
Hicks is survived by Storm and their three daughters, Hannah, Ellery, and Riley.