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Mike Emrick Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 17, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Mike Emrick is an American journalist best known for playing Play-by-play announcer in NHL on NBC.

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Best Known For:The television program NHL on NBC
Breakthrough:Became the first broadcaster to win the Lester Patrick Trophy for contributions to hockey in the United States in 2004

10 Quick Facts About Mike Emrick

  • Full Name: Mike Emrick
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Sportscaster
  • Known For: The television program NHL on NBC
  • Current Role: Retired lead play-by-play announcer
  • Current Employer: NBC Sports
  • Date of Birth: August 1, 1946
  • Age: 79 years old
  • Place of Birth: La Fontaine, Indiana
  • Marital Status: Married
Sportscaster Mike Emrick Photo
Sportscaster Mike Emrick Photo

Mike Emrick Age

Mike Emrick is about 80 years old as of 2026. Mike Emrick was born in 1946.

Education

His educational background includes studies at Manchester University, Miami University, and other institutions.

  • Manchester University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
  • Miami University
    • Qualification: Master's degree
    • Field of Study: Broadcasting
  • Bowling Green State University
    • Qualification: Doctorate
    • Field of Study: Communications
    • Period: 1976

Career & Work

Mike Emrick's career includes sports broadcasting roles with NBC Sports and New Jersey Devils.

Organization: NBC Sports
Role: Lead Play-by-Play Announcer
Period: 2011–2020
Details: The national voice of the NHL for a decade.
Organization: New Jersey Devils
Role: Play-by-Play Announcer
Period: 1993–2011
Details: New Jersey

Rise to Fame

Mike Emrick rose to prominence for his role on the television show NHL on NBC.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: NHL on NBC (Play-by-play announcer)

Notable Coverage

  • Stanley Cup Finals - NBC Sports - Called 22 Stanley Cup Finals and is widely regarded as the voice of hockey
  • Olympic Games - NBC - Covered multiple Winter Olympics, specifically ice hockey

Awards & Achievements

  • Foster Hewitt Memorial Award — Hockey Hall of Fame — Exceptional contributions to hockey broadcasting.
  • Sports Emmy Award — NATAS — 8-time winner for Outstanding Sports Personality.

Mike Emrick Family & Relationships

Mike Emrick is married to Joyce.

Lesser Known Facts

  • His nickname 'Doc' stems from his actual Ph.D. in Communications, a rarity in sports broadcasting.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Mike Emrick
  • Popular As: Doc Emrick
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Sportscaster
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: August 1, 1946
  • Age: 79
  • Birthday: August 1
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Place of Birth: La Fontaine, Indiana

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Joyce

Net Worth & Income

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

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