Dan Hicks facts for kids

John Daniel "Dan" Hicks (born June 2, 1962, in Tucson, Arizona) is a well-known sportscaster who works for NBC. He helps bring exciting sports moments to your TV screen!

Who is Dan Hicks?

Dan Hicks is a professional sportscaster. This means he reports on sports events and provides commentary during live games. He was born in Tucson, Arizona, in 1962.

His Career in Sports Broadcasting

Dan Hicks has had a long and exciting career in sports. He is especially known for calling golf tournaments for NBC. When you watch a big golf event, you might hear his voice describing the action.

He also sometimes fills in to announce Notre Dame Football games on NBC. This happens when the usual announcer, Tom Hammond, is not available.

Calling the Big Games

Dan Hicks has covered many different sports. He used to call NFL (American football) games and NBA (basketball) games.

In 2012, he called the Pro Bowl, which is a special NFL game featuring the best players. He worked alongside other sports experts like Mike Mayock and Doug Flutie. That same year, he called an NFL preseason game between the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers. This was his first NFL game since 1997! He stepped in for Al Michaels, who was taking a break after covering the 2012 London Summer Olympics.

Olympic Moments

Dan Hicks has also been a part of the exciting world of the Olympic Games. He has called events like swimming and figure skating. This means he described the amazing performances of athletes competing for gold medals.

Family Life

Dan Hicks is married to another famous sportscaster, Hannah Storm. She works for ESPN, another big sports network.