Verne Lundquist is a retired American sportscaster who is best known for his work as a play-by-play announcer for college football and basketball, as well as golf.
Lundquist was born on July 17, 1940, in Duluth, Minnesota.
He began his broadcasting career in the 1960s, working for radio stations in Texas before moving on to television in the 1970s.
Lundquist has called a wide variety of sporting events during his career, including the Masters Tournament, the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the NBA Playoffs, and the Winter Olympics.
He is perhaps most famous for his work on college football, particularly his long tenure as the voice of the SEC on CBS.
Lundquist has received several awards for his broadcasting work, including a Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Personality in 2016.
In addition to his work in sports broadcasting, Lundquist has also made appearances in movies and TV shows, often playing himself.
He is known for his distinctive voice and catchphrases, such as "Oh my goodness!" and "How about that!"
Lundquist retired from full-time broadcasting in 2016 but has continued to make occasional appearances on CBS and other networks.
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest sports broadcasters of all time and has been inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Lundquist's smooth delivery, deep knowledge of the sports he covers, and ability to capture the excitement of a moment have endeared him to fans around the world.