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Beloved ESPN Announcer Mike Patrick Dies at 80

4/23/2025

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Mike Patrick, the beloved ESPN announcer, has passed away at the age of 80 in Fairfax, Virginia. Hailing from Clarksburg, West Virginia, he captivated audiences as the voice of "Sunday Night Football" from 1987 to 2005 and lent his talent to countless college sports events. Retiring in 2018, Patrick leaves behind an indelible legacy in sports broadcasting.

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Mike Patrick, the beloved ESPN announcer, has passed away at the age of 80 in Fairfax, Virginia. Hailing from Clarksburg, West Virginia, he captivated audiences as the voice of "Sunday Night Football" from 1987 to 2005 and lent his talent to countless college sports events. Retiring in 2018, Patrick leaves behind an indelible legacy in sports broadcasting.