Dick Enberg is remembered, mourned by many in sports, broadcasting

"To me, Dick Enberg was the greatest all-around sportscaster who ever lived and will never be emulated. He was a very dear friend of mine. He had my respect, admiration and my friendship. He will be sorely missed." -Vin Scully pic.twitter.com/sFnCZOaGm6

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) December 22, 2017

FOX Sports San Diego will air a 1-hour show, 'A Tribute to Dick Enberg' today at 3pm.

— Bryce Miller (@Bryce_A_Miller) December 22, 2017

dick enberg - oh my, what a loss.
we arrived in LA about the same time, 2 midwesterners, wide eyed and excited about opportunities.
he stayed the nice guy to the very end.
RIP, my friend.

— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) December 22, 2017

If Dick Enberg was doing the game, you knew it was an important game. You also knew the TV audience was going to get a Hall of Fame effort from him. On behalf of Syracuse basketball we send condolences to the Enberg family. pic.twitter.com/418A0gGWtI

— Jim Boeheim (@therealboeheim) December 22, 2017

“If you have baseball in your soul, it doesn’t go away. It’s there forever.”

MLB Network remembers the life and career of Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Enberg. pic.twitter.com/dtr4O2TN0e

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 22, 2017

RIP to someone who I felt honored to work with and considered a friend.. Dick Enberg. Will miss him dearly. pic.twitter.com/wrBLWp2OTI

— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) December 22, 2017

So sad at the passing of our beloved Dick Enberg. Known some terrific broadcasters and he was among the true greats. Honored to have called him friend & to have had our time together with the #padres. Will miss you Professor.

— Ted Leitner (@TedLeitner) December 22, 2017

This is my favorite picture of Dick. Vin Scully called to congratulate him on winning the Ford C. Frick Award. I have no clue how many awards or hall of fames he racked up, but this one topped them all in his eyes. pic.twitter.com/50Z7UeEPPU

— Kris Budden (@KrisBudden) December 22, 2017

Just received Dick Enberg’s Christmas card yesterday. Above all else he loved family...sports & broadcasting was a very close second. I’ll remember him for his kindness, class, enthusiasm & timeless talent. He was truly one of a kind and ... Oh My....he will be missed.

— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN) December 22, 2017

Met Dick Enberg in his Angels’ booth as a 12 y-o dreamer & wannabe. I’ve learned from & admired his unmatched class & grace ever since... was immensely proud to call him an ESPN tennis colleague. Such sad news this morning. I’ll miss him deeply, especially while at Wimbledon

— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) December 22, 2017

Dick Enberg, as good as it gets.
He cared about the game and the viewers. He elevated his partners. A perfect fit calling any sport .. and even better guy when you got to meet him. I will cherish our chats in Queens, Northern Michigan and at Wimbledon.
Prayers to his family.

— MikeTirico (@miketirico) December 22, 2017

Statement from the Padres on the passing of Dick Enberg: https://t.co/c3xLaMkoTD pic.twitter.com/wmY6WhGXTN

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) December 22, 2017

Met Dick Enberg in Cole Field House when I was a kid. He was so kind. So warm. I never forgot it. To have called him a colleague and been able to let him know how much his kindness meant to a kid is a treasured memory. A true legend and gentleman.

— Scott Van Pelt (@notthefakeSVP) December 22, 2017

Heavy heart this morning. We’ve lost 1 of the greats in our industry. A man I was so very privileged to work with... dine with every NFL season Friday night... and happily take that toss “down to B-Squared on the field.”

Farewell, Dick Enberg.

Oh my... you will be missed.

— Bonnie Bernstein (@BonnieBernstein) December 22, 2017

RIP Dick Enberg. One of the nicest men you could ever hope to meet. A total pro and legend of sports calling. I always felt honoured to sit next to him in the ESPN booth & his advice was genuine & priceless. Big hugs to all of his family & friends 😔 #OhMy

— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) December 22, 2017

Very Sad to hear of the passing of Dick Enberg, he was an Icon of Broadcasting and inspired me with his passion. May the Lord grant eternal rest and bring peace and comfort to his family.

— Mike Piazza (@mikepiazza31) December 22, 2017

Will miss sound and words of Dick Enberg, the truest gentleman & my Hall Of Fame partner when I first got to tv; laughed with & learned from the best...A gifted storyteller who will forever narrate so many our favorite memories! #OhMy

— Phil Simms (@PhilSimmsQB) December 22, 2017

The passing of the great Dick Enberg leaves us with only @GeorgeTakei as a person
who understands the power of the phrase, "Oh, my."

— Charles P. Pierce (@CharlesPPierce) December 22, 2017

Just saw the news about Dick Enberg. Stunned. I had the chance to get to know him largely through Bud Collins and Al McGuire. A sweetheart of a man who was ALWAYS great at what he did. Can't possible express how awful I feel in 480 characters. Just too sad.

— John Feinstein (@JFeinsteinBooks) December 22, 2017

So saddened to hear we lost Dick Enberg. I just did a podcast with him two months ago. We were supposed to talk for 30 minutes but ended up talking an hour because we were having so much fun. He was as sharp as ever. That voice of his: legendary. Praying for him and his family.

— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) December 22, 2017

Such a gentleman, a broadcast legend, and a class act, It was an honor and a joy to work with Dick Enberg. #RIP #OhMy

— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) December 22, 2017

In photos, Dick Enberg's career in broadcasting. https://t.co/uooJBB8J5o pic.twitter.com/llO8YOxZVn

— Jeff Sanders (@sdutSanders) December 22, 2017

Rest In Peace, Dick Enberg - one of the most famous voices of baseball but more importantly, an amazing man that I am honored to have known. Our condolences to his family, friends & fans. pic.twitter.com/2elVEXfAZN

— Cameron Maybin (@CameronMaybin) December 22, 2017

Very sad morning waking up to learn of the passing of broadcasting legend Dick Enberg. Hailing from San Diego, he was a friend to both my wife’s and my families and such a kind man. Prayers to his family. Rest In Peace Dick Enberg.

— John Lynch (@JohnLynch49ers) December 22, 2017

Dick Enberg had more talent, genius and work ethic than anyone in any room, yet humility blinded him to it. He respected the athletes/games...NEVER upstaging their performances with today’s screaming grandiose “look at me” pxp calls. He mastered nuance, drama, timing and prep.

— Mike Pomeranz (@mikepomeranz) December 22, 2017

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend, Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Enberg. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. pic.twitter.com/fjYUm6ADPZ

— FOX Sports San Diego (@FOXSportsSD) December 22, 2017

Kindest, most proactive possible treatment of newcomers in this business, for the length of his career. What a terrible loss https://t.co/MkYGx1LCnP

— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) December 22, 2017

Dick Enberg, the greatest all-around sportscaster, has passed. Such a talent. He loved San Diego. Always too kind to me. RIP.

— Nick Canepa (@sdutCanepa) December 22, 2017

Such sad news of the passing of Dick Enberg. My thoughts and prayers go out to Barbara and the rest of the family. RIP Professor. U will be missed! #RIP #ohmy #legend #padres

— Mark P Sweeney (@Sweendog9) December 22, 2017