Dick Vitale diagnosed with Lymphoma

[Salty Dog]

College basketball commentator Dick Vitale reveals he has lymphoma, will undergo six months of chemotherapy

It's the second time in a few months that Vitale has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer

www.cbssports.com

Prayers up for Dicky V. Gotta try and catch a few games he's calling this season.

 

[Travelman6]

That sucks, , as someone who overcame Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, wishing the best for him. An icon of college ball, he is strong, he will beat this!

 

[uconnbill]

Prayers for the PTPer

Good luck Dickie V

 

[Kathy]

It sucks, hope trearment works - but not sure he should call any games unless from the studio while under treatment. He will be immunocompromised and probably shouldn't be in a public area.

 

[businesslawyer]

Good luck to him and his family. However much the current version of Dicky V is tough to listen to, he is by all reports a quality human being and the old version of his color work — which was a lot less schtick and more analysis — was key to the growth of both sports on cable TV and college basketball.

 

[husky429]

It sucks, hope trearment works - but not sure he should call any games unless from the studio while under treatment. He will be immunocompromised and probably shouldn't be in a public area.

He's in his mid-80s now, right? Gotta wonder if he's willing to take the risk. He's a quack, but he obviously loves his job.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Best Wishes for Dickie V. A great personality, good person and as BL said, someone who was key to making college basketball what it is today.

 

[uconngb]

Good luck to him and his family. However much the current version of Dicky V is tough to listen to, he is by all reports a quality human being and the old version of his color work — which was a lot less schtick and more analysis — was key to the growth of both sports on cable TV and college basketball.

Well said. He has become an annoying caricature of himself, but was instrumental to the growth of the game on tv

 

[Hoophound]

He is a positive person and an asset to the game. He's the type of guy you might get tired of, but when he needs help and support, you rally the troops and respect him for what he actually is. He's an icon in this country for all the right reasons.

 

[BlueandOG]

I find him and Bill Walton to be the most annoying commentators in sports. However, I am praying for him. Let's go DickyV!

 

[8893]

He is a positive person and an asset to the game. He's the type of guy you might get tired of, but when he needs help and support, you rally the troops and respect him for what he actually is. He's an icon in this country for all the right reasons.

And by all accounts, he is absolutely a guy who is there for people and causes when they need him.

 

[alphasigko]

Sorry to hear that....prayers that he is able to beat this.

One thing tho....he does not have to worry about losing his head hair due to the chemo.....

Best wises to Dickie V for a full recovery...

 

[huskyinfl]

Is it because he switched his breakfast spot from the broken egg to first watch?

 

[fgbrault]

All the best to him. Am praying.

 

[boog204]

By all accounts, he is an incredibly good guy who was invaluable in making college basketball so awesome for 20+ years. The Dukie V stuff got old, but I absolutely loved every time he did a UConn game and got excited. Helped legitimize us. Wishing him all the best...

 

[Husky Alien]

As annoying as he is I'm wishing the best. "Dipsy-doo Dunk-a-roo" Dickey V. You got this! Get well.

 

[TheChamps990411]

I find him and Bill Walton to be the most annoying commentators in sports. However, I am praying for him. Let's go DickyV!

Am i the only one that enjoys Walton? I find him funny in a that uncle that smoked too much weed and had way too many psychodelics in his youth kind of way.

 

[boba]

Am i the only one that enjoys Walton? I find him funny in a that uncle that smoked too much weed and had way too many psychodelics in his youth kind of way.

Too much weed? Too many psychedelics? Is that possible, and can you show me how to do it?
I like Walton too, but then again I enjoy a number of things people eschew and find many things that people adore uninteresting. Perhaps I have smoked enough weed and consumed enough psychedelics to be on his wavelength.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

He needs to be around for K’s farewell tour

 

[AtlantaHusky]

Get well Dookie V. You know he will fight his balls off. He wants to drive everyone crazy longer.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

Am i the only one that enjoys Walton? I find him funny in a that uncle that smoked too much weed and had way too many psychodelics in his youth kind of way.

I'm with you, I find him amusing.

 

[Chief00]

Sorry to hear about his health issue. Prayers to Dick and his family.