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Dick Vitale Has Emotional Return to ESPN Following Cancer Diagnosis

Dick Vitale had a message for North Carolina students after they directed a vulgar chant at Coach K during his last game at Chapel Hill

TALLAHASSEE, FL - FEBRUARY 09: ESPN commentator Dick Vitale loosens his tie follow an overtime Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) match-up between the University of Louisville Cardinals and Florida State University (FSU) Seminoles, Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Donald Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by David Allio/Icon Sportswire)

Dickie V’s back baby!

For the first time since being diagnosed with lymphoma, Dick Vitale made his return courtside for Gonzaga (No.1) and UCLA (No.2) on ESPN last night.

Vitale and his broadcasting partner Dave O’Brien highlighted just how much it meant for the ESPN vet to not only be in Las Vegas for the game, but to be sitting courtside again with his headset on.

Vitale is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for lymphoma.

There is no one we are happier for right now than Dick Vitale.

The return of Dickie V is Something to be thankful for this Holiday season.


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