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Richard John Vitale Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 1, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

Richard John Vitale is an American journalist best known for playing Analyst in ESPN College Basketball.

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Best Known For:The television program College Basketball on ESPN
Breakthrough:Joined ESPN during its first season and became the voice of college basketball in 1979

10 Quick Facts About Richard John Vitale

  • Full Name: Richard John Vitale
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Sportscaster
  • Known For: The television program College Basketball on ESPN
  • Current Role: College basketball analyst
  • Date of Birth: June 9, 1939
  • Age: 87 years old
  • Place of Birth: Passaic, New Jersey
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Lorraine Vitale
Dick Vitale photo
Dick Vitale photo

Richard John Vitale Age

Richard John Vitale is about 87 years old as of 2026. Richard John Vitale was born in 1939.

Richard John Vitale Height

Richard John Vitale stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.

Education

He attended Seton Hall University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

  • Seton Hall University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Business Administration

Career & Work

Richard John Vitale's career includes sports broadcasting roles with ESPN and Detroit Pistons.

Organization: ESPN
Role: Analyst
Period: 1979–Present
Organization: Detroit Pistons
Role: Head Coach
Period: 1978–1979

Rise to Fame

Richard John Vitale rose to prominence for his role on the television show ESPN College Basketball.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: ESPN College Basketball (Analyst, 1979-Present)

Awards & Achievements

  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame — Naismith — Contribution to Basketball

Richard John Vitale Net Worth

Richard John Vitale's net worth is estimated to be between 20000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.

Richard John Vitale Family & Relationships

Richard John Vitale is married to Lorraine Vitale. He has 2 children, Terri Vitale and Sherri Vitale.

  • Father: John Vitale
  • Mother: Mae Vitale
  • Children:
    • Terri Vitale
    • Sherri Vitale

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Richard John Vitale
  • Popular As: Dickie V
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Sportscaster
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: June 9, 1939
  • Age: 87
  • Birthday: June 9
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Place of Birth: Passaic, New Jersey

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 8 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

  • Father: John Vitale
  • Mother: Mae Vitale
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Lorraine Vitale

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Lorraine Vitale (Spouse • Wife)

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/DickieV

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