Notre Dame Athletics is mourning Dan Hicks after the longtime NBC Sports broadcaster’s death at 64. For Fighting Irish fans, his voice helped bring college football Saturdays into their homes. However, the school’s tribute also offered a glimpse into relationships that extended well beyond his work in the broadcast booth.
Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua released a statement remembering Hicks and expressing support for his wife, Hannah Storm, and their three daughters. His words reflected both the university’s loss and his own friendship with the veteran announcer.
Hicks spent decades covering sports on national television. At Notre Dame, that career also connected him with a community now remembering the person behind the familiar voice.
Notre Dame Athletics Pays Tribute To Dan Hicks
Bevacqua opened his statement by acknowledging Hicks’ place within the Notre Dame community. He also recognized Storm’s connection with the university as a graduate.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of a great friend of Notre Dame, Dan Hicks. Our prayers are with Dan’s wife, Hannah Storm, a Notre Dame graduate, and their three daughters.”
The tribute placed Hicks’ family at the center of the school’s response. Before discussing his broadcasting work or their professional history, Bevacqua expressed concern for those closest to him…