Chick Hearn

January 10, 2024
Sportscaster

Quick Facts

Chick Hearn
Full Name Chick Hearn
Occupation Sportscaster
Date Of Birth Nov 27, 1916(1916-11-27)
Age 108
Date Of Death 2002-08-05
Birthplace Buda
Country United States
Birth City Illinois
Horoscope Scorpio

Chick Hearn Biography

Name Chick Hearn
Birthday Nov 27
Birth Year 1916
Place Of Birth Buda
Home Town Illinois
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Scorpio
Spouse Marge Jeffers
Children(s) Gary Hearn, Samantha Hearn

Chick Hearn is one of the most popular and richest Sportscaster who was born on November 27, 1916 in Buda, Illinois, United States. Announcer of the play-by-play for the L.A. Lakers from 1965 until 2002.

He was known by many different names for his teammates, in the case of He had many nicknames for players, for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar it was Cap. it was called Cap.

Got got married Marge Jeffers on the 13th of August 1937. They were blessed with two children.

Chick Hearn Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Sportscaster
House Living in own house.

Chick Hearn is one of the richest Sportscaster from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chick Hearn 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Bradley University.

It is thought that people would be able to enjoy watching the game on television and then turn it off so that they could listen to the player at the radio.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 3 in

Chick Hearn height 6 ft 3 in Chick weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Chick Hearn Dating?

According to our records, Chick Hearn married to Marge Jeffers. As of December 1, 2023, Chick Hearn’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Chick Ranked on the list of most popular Sportscaster. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chick Hearn celebrates birthday on November 27 of every year.

What did Chick Hearn used to say?

Hearn is remembered for his rapid fire, staccato broadcasting style, associated with colorful phrases such as slam dunk, air ball, and no harm, no foul that have become common basketball vernacular.

What happened to Chick Hearn?

Chick Hearn died on Aug. 5, 2002, at age 85, eight days before what would have been the couple’s 64th wedding anniversary. The cause of his death was a head injury suffered three days earlier, when he fell at his Encino home.

Did Chick Hearn invent slam dunk?

The answer is, probably only Jack Nicholson and Lou Adler. Chick is up there in the pantheon of greatest sports broadcasters to ever do it. He saw the league and players grow from the margins of popular media to an internationally respected, and profitable enterprise.

When did Chick Hearn pass away?

August 5, 2002

Why did Tarkanian not go to the Lakers?

Following the death of Weiss, Tarkanian was a torn man and despite Buss’s sincere attempts that also saw him tell the man to take as much time as he needs, the UNLV superstar coach just couldn’t bring himself to coach the Lakers.

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