ESPN’s Dick Vitale documentary “Dickie V” praises an American original
‘Dickie V’ takes you inside his passion for college basketball, and his health battles.
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ESPN Films’ “Dickie V” documentary will premiere July 20 on ESPN+, July 23 on linear ESPN
"Vitale’s journey of resilience is one that I know will resonate universally. His is a story of loss, triumph, giving and humanity. It’s one I simply had to tell."
“That’s like him not having breath, Dick not talking”: Graham Bensinger talks with Dick Vitale, family, and doctors on Vitale’s treatment
Dick Vitale and his family spoke to Graham Bensinger about the challenges of Vitale's cancer and vocal cord dysplasia treatments, and Vitale's wife and daughter told Bensinger how hard it was to see him unable to talk.
Dick Vitale will receive this year’s Jimmy V Award for Perseverance during the ESPYs broadcast on July 20
"I reflected on his speech many times during my seven-month battle – ‘don’t give up, don’t ever give up Dickie V’ – and I remembered my mother and father, who taught me never to believe in ‘can’t’. Jimmy V was special and his legacy lives on. I am so grateful to receive this tremendous award in his honor."
Dick Vitale updates that he’s been released from hospital, and his post-op evaluation was successful
"He feels optimistic that if I follow his plan (which I will) that he will get me back court side to do what I truly love – talking college hoops for ESPN during the 2022-23 season."
Dick Vitale provides post-surgery update, thanks all those who have sent him support
"It was a 3 hr surgery Dr Zeitels said was tough but got what he needed vs Dysplasia & ulcerated lesions."
Dick Vitale writes that he’ll need surgery for his vocal cords, won’t appear on ESPN the rest of this season
"While I’m heartbroken that I won’t appear on ESPN for the rest of this season, I’m encouraged by the progress."
Dick Vitale moved to tears during standing ovation from Baylor crowd
What a lovely moment.
Dick Vitale receives medical clearance to call Sunday’s Baylor-Villanova game courtside
This is great news on many levels.
ESPN’s 15th annual V Week will feature a tribute to Dick Vitale, a focus on the Stuart Scott Fund, and a rare sneaker...
Live V Week broadcasts include a UFC Fight Night supporting the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund, plus the Jimmy V Men's and Women’s Basketball Classics.
“Look at the bedlam!” Dick Vitale was fired up for Dayton’s win over No. 4 Kansas, the Flyers’ first top-five win since 1984
"Oh my god! Oh my god! It went down! Look at the bedlam! Look at the bedlam! I can't believe it!"
Dick Vitale emotional in return to booth for Gonzaga-UCLA amid cancer battle
It's great to have Dickie V back in the booth.
Dick Vitale raises $6.5 million for pediatric cancer research at 16th annual gala
Vitale's 16th annual gala, held Friday, raised $6.5 million for pediatric cancer research.
