From those in the sports journalism business, the next few days will bring a deluge of Dick Enberg stories. Few before him have been so deluge-worthy.
In a recent podcast, TV executive Andy Friendly called Enberg “broadcast royalty.” Well said.
Enberg, who died Thursday at 82, was Vin Scully, spread over a dozen sports. Scully’s worship was focused, emanating from those who found religion in bats and balls and warm summer days. Enberg’s was also bats and balls, as well as tennis racquets, golf clubs, shoulder pads and squeaky sneakers on hardwood floors. Even racing bicycles.
If there was a gymnasium, field, court or fairway, and there was a microphone nearby, chances are Enberg was sitting behind it.