Mike Patrick
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Michael Patrick (September 9, 1944 – April 20, 2025) was an American sportscaster, known for his long tenure with ESPN.
Infobox
Born
Michael Patrick(1944-09-09)September 9, 1944Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Died
April 20, 2025(2025-04-20) (aged 80)Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
Education
George Washington University(BA)
Occupation
TV and radio sportscasterTelevision personality
Years active
1982–2018
Known for
Sportscaster for ESPNSunday Night Football
Spouse
Janet
Tables
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Preceded byRon Franklin
Preceded byRon Franklin
Preceded byNone
Preceded byRon Franklin
NFL play-by-play broadcaster on Sunday Night Football 1987–2005
ESPN play-by-play broadcaster on Saturday Night College Football Primetime 2006–2008
Succeeded byAl Michaels
Succeeded byBrad Nessler
Preceded bySean McDonough
Preceded bySean McDonough
Preceded byNone
Preceded bySean McDonough
NFL play-by-play broadcaster on Sunday Night Football 1987–2005
play-by-play announcer, NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship 1996–2009
Succeeded byAl Michaels
Succeeded byDave O'Brien
| Preceded byNone | NFL play-by-play broadcaster on Sunday Night Football 1987–2005 | Succeeded byAl Michaels |
| Preceded byRon Franklin | ESPN play-by-play broadcaster on Saturday Night College Football Primetime 2006–2008 | Succeeded byBrad Nessler |
| Preceded bySean McDonough | play-by-play announcer, NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship 1996–2009 | Succeeded byDave O'Brien |
References
- "Mike Patrick − ESPN MediaZone U.S."https://web.archive.org/web/20180614221213/https://espnmediazone.com/us/bios/patrick_mike/
- "ESPN'S Mike Patrick to receive JU honor"http://jacksonville.com/sports/college/jacksonville_dolphins/2009-04-18/story/espns_mike_patrick_to_receive_ju_honor
- USA Todayhttps://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/hiestand-tv/2005-07-27-hiestand-mnf_x.htm
- USA Todayhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2018/02/21/mike-patrick-once-brought-up-britney-spears-air/110669626/
- "Mike Patrick has ended his long run at ESPN"http://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/22527929/mike-patrick-ended-long-run-espn
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/44803930/mike-patrick-espn-play-play-voice-36-years-dies-80
- The Plain Dealerhttp://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/05/veteran_broadcaster_mike_patri.html
- Jacksonville Universityhttps://judolphins.com/honors/hall-of-fame/mike-patrick/50
- The Spunhttps://thespun.com/sports-media/tributes-pour-in-following-death-of-legendary-espn-announcer
- "Mike Patrick, ESPN play-by-play voice for 36 years, dies at 80"https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/44803930/mike-patrick-espn-play-play-voice-36-years-dies-80