ESPN Icon Mike Patrick Dies at 80

Legendary ESPN sportscaster Mike Patrick has died at age 80 of natural causes in Fairfax, Virginia, as confirmed by ESPN and his hometown of Clarksburg, West Virginia. Patrick spent 35 years at ESPN, serving as the voice of 'Sunday Night Football' for 18 seasons and calling the network's first-ever regular season NFL game. He was also acclaimed for his extensive work on college football, men's and women's basketball—including five Women's Final Fours—and historic ACC matchups. Tributes from sports broadcasting icons like Dick Vitale and Holly Rowe highlighted his professionalism and enduring influence. After retiring in 2018, Patrick was honored by his hometown and is remembered as one of America's greatest sportscasters. His legacy continues to shape the landscape of sports broadcasting.