Dick Vitale's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

[@mikereilly7806]

ESPN needs to give this man a 30 for 30. “Awesome baby!”

[@neilyaremchuk6798]

In an attempt to tell a story about himself he edifies no less than 50 other people. This is how you say thank you.

[@missayawk]

The amazing thing about this speech is Dickie V never paused or hesitated and it was completely off the top of the head.Whatta speaker!!

[@josephpinckneyiv718]

I just listened to this to feel good. Humility, edifying others and not focusing on self. 😢 for those who find this annoying 🙄 peace and many blessings to you!!! Thank you!! Dicky V and shout to your parents RIP 🙏 and your lovely wife ❤

[@amitk9454]

Out of all the Hall of Fame speeches this one is the best I have seen.

[@josephpinckneyiv718]

💯 Beautiful!!!

[@michaeljames2084]

Yup

[@jonathanwilliams5235]

Isiah Thomas’ HOF Speech is my All Time Favorite. I will never forget it nor how it started. While I won’t post it now once you hear it m, it will stick to you whether you believe it or not.

[@nbafanatic9670]

I totally agree! Please also watch the speech of Nolan Richardson.

[@edwardfisher6764]

Dick vitale is a basketball treasure...

[@richkogel8315]

Great Speech. Great Speaker. A tour through basketball history. A great speech because while he is being honored he honor's everyone else with his words.

[@no1pjfan]

Loved the whole speech. Especially his take on Olajuwon at 25:03

[@jeffreycooper5187]

Dicky V did not disappoint with his speech. Simply beautiful !!!

[@JustPlaying2020]

Dickie V gave me a signed ball and books etc via Facebook few years after this speech. I told him how much this speech meant to me. it inspired me. he then gave this gift to me. good man Dicky V is.

[@mrvintage8721]

Really? The Hall of Fame speech is the inductee's moment. Most of the time they spend it just bragging about themselves and their achievements. Instead of doing this, Vitale honors the giants of the game. He brings attention to the best in basketball. He gives a history lesson and explains what the Hall of Fame is all about. I'm not a Vitale fan, but this was great. He is in "awe" of what makes basketball so great.

[@pullupthen5073]

How can you hate somebody that has so much passion and enthusiasm about what he loves? Shouldn't you strive for something like that? He's a character, but he's a good person and loves what he does. You should want the same for yourself

[@diskoeric2248]

Some people hate happy people because they’re miserable and jealous.

[@danielhuerta1506]

Man what a speech!!!!! Very inspirational...love Dickie Vs passion not just for basketball but for LIFE!!!!

[@WildwoodClaire1]

Dick's passion for basketball pales in comparison to his love for Bobby Knight's backside.

[@bassdogmarco]

Every now and then I watch this induction speech from Dickie V because it's one of the most inspirational and genuine speeches I have ever heard. How inspiring and selfless this man is makes him so special. He does nothing but thank everyone and still gets excited about a game like when he was a boy. I wish more athletes had his passion and determination because if they did, we would see more greatness. Passion + work ethic + good decision making in your personal life = W in the game of life. Brillant

[@a.perkins907]

@ Marciulionis Von Lundstedt YES I agree with your comment, I too come back & listen to this speech to gain a push start on a slow day when I need bit of encouragement! His love & sincere compassion for everyone who's path he's crossed over the yrs. or those he worked with. His HEARTFELT INSPIRATION & LOVE for OTHERS..... SHOULD BE A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR EVERYONE IN LIFE! ❤️

[@oranheath3052]

What a great HOF speech, maybe the best ever

[@djsuave1]

Best Hall of Fame speech EVER!!!!!

[@newyawkharlem3762]

Perhaps the best public speaker and master communicator. AWESOME!!!!

[@MusicManSeanB]

@@newyawkharlem3762 with a capital "A"!!!!!!!

[@nbafanatic9670]

I totally agree! Please also watch the speech of Nolan Richardson.

[@kcender3771]

Not sure how 16 people thought this was a bad vid; kind of feel sorry for you, but Dicky V. wouldn't for some reason.

[@dearshomy]

Dicky V's speech is one of the best I have watched. Simply "scintillating and sensational"

[@davidmartin2865]

Man, what a speech . Nothing about him, all about others who he felt helped him in his journey. Humble man.

[@oimoeker09]

impactful speech. best HOF speech.

[@selenalaban6862]

The torpid grasshopper postsynaptically play because occupation invariably record towards a astonishing palm. moaning, bustling glockenspiel

[@RapRefere]

Best HOF Speech EVER!!! End of discussion. 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@earlcabbel5523]

Wow! There is no one that will ever be another Dickie V. An amazing speech and an unbelievable human being.

[@sjsouljah7368]

"Dipsey-Doo, Dunkaroooo!!" Luv Dickie V, Can't Hardly Watch College Hoops without him.

[@milart12]

God, I love this guy....can't beat his passion...well deserved induction

[@nickels317]

Dickie V BABY !!!!!!!!!! The Greatest!!!!!

[@cariocabassa]

he's so emotional!!

[@windell0121]

Heart of gold.. So many Pro's have stated that in College the LOVED hearing Vitale talk about them during games.

[@jnush40]

I’ve watched this about 20 times over the years.

[@epocketlsaml]

For God sake Bob Knight, SMILE!!!! You are not on the court.

[@josephpinckneyiv718]

He showed emotion watch closely, man nearly at tears.

[@lazerlazer]

Dick Vitale could make the chicken crossing the road the most exciting story you’ve ever heard.

[@wjfennelly3357]

Outstanding! An amazing person.

[@davidedelman4536]

This is one of the best hall of fam speeches of all time!

[@iamloved8985]

I love how he can find the silver lining in being fired...great guy!

[@iamloved8985]

I have decided that I will replay this the next time I am down...so inspirational!

[@ieronimo18]

This guy is a lock for the Mount Rushmore of basketball broadcasting.

[@rockvilleraven]

Dick got in mostly as a contributor, although he was a pretty decent coach at University of Detroit where they named the court after him.

[@jamesfarmerii7166]

Fantastic Indeed!

[@jheddtuasjhedd]

This guy has me I years. His passion runs so deep within him, that I can literally feel it. Such an inspiration!

[@HeavyB85]

I Love to hear this guy speak.

[@Copper2Nitrate]

hey baby! im in the hall of fame baby

[@casanova11ize]

Don't give me a wrist watch, I want a new contract baaby

[@lilmoe102]

This dude is freakin awesome!

[@michaelsteele7578]

Passion

[@DrP1po]

LOVE this man

[@yomomma1234ize]

Wow touching best hall of fame spech ever

[@ericduggan3784]

It’s awesome baby!!

[@timothymadden5900]

Living Legend!🏀🏀🏀

[@jasontravis2679]

That was one of the most awesome speeches I’ve ever heard! We need more folks like him around today.

[@Zeel555]

Passion + Work Ethic + Good decision making, in your personal life = W. Win in the Game of Life.

[@mbanks156]

WOW.... what a fantastic speech.... We love you in Detroit! So much passion, God bless.

[@jefffarmer5785]

Dickie V... (The GREATEST College Basketball announcer (EVER))-!!!!!!! 🙂😊👍✌

[@rob111094]

Incredible speech

[@TylerM1887]

CONGRATULATIONS DICK!! YOU deserve this!!! This is the Best speech I have ever listened to period.

[@TGipNC]

AWESOME BABY!!!

[@BillyM82094]

WITH A CAPITAL A!

[@milart12]

I can't believe there any negative comments here-I agree best induction speech-I wish you could bottle that enthusiasm

[@plfrofr004]

translastion. DUKE DUKE DUKE DUKE DUKE DUKE DUKE DUKE DUKE DUKE DUKE DUKE DUKE DUKE DUKE

[@shaneshiyoji5791]

I love you Dickie v. One of my most inspiring ing speeches ever. You are a great man great family man.go Irish !!! Your a beutiful man. I'm a Canadian who's been Irish fan 26 years.i root for someone like you everyday. Diaper danydys !!! How bout are Canadiens fox, Nash, Bennett ,wiggins !!! I lost my father a year ago he was my hero my best friend. Your speech touches me makes me really put things in reality. Thank you Dickie v !!! Don't worry Irish will win championship 2015 baby!!!!!

[@jerryorrell4856]

Impressive to hear a man talk with His heart...Dickey Vee!!!!

[@ericmatterson9905]

He has a distinctive, hyper style of announcing but you cannot deny his love and enthusiam. I remember when he coached the Pistons, who could have guessed that after he got fired he would have become a HOF announcer?

[@captainbuzzkill4658]

Guys annoying as fuck. He's a grown up bald man who acts like a 4 year old.

[@barroningram7286]

now ya see why everyone love's this guy

[@soniadoreendoreensonia8237]

This is not a speech it's a ceremony Preach preach

[@rshrsh5420]

Folks, you can like him or dislike him, but DON'T miss his message here. Friends and family, and loyalty to them is what will get you through life. They are your anchors and will keep you on the straight and narrow if they TRULY CARE FOR YOU!

[@DSrDavis-tq9qp]

Nice speech but I think Nolan Richardson is ahead of this one. Congrats.

[@mattcoffee1269]

its all subjective as he said. my fav 2 all time are this one, and oscar schmidt's...

[@FloridaMonty]

He could’ve just said thanks and walked off but nooooo.

[@liteskinnedbobbybrown6256]

Congratulations & God bless you Dicky V!!

[@ericduggan5798]

The greatest Hall Of Fame speech ever!

[@mohammadibnsoria1044]

In the situation to appreciate him, he makes it about appreciating others. That tells you what kind of man he is

[@bephrem]

Who disliked this. Better be bots.

[@rasarmusic1]

My favorite HOF speech, baby!

[@jabo6479]

Mr Vitale our country could use more parents like yours right now.

[@michaelwarren1239]

God definitely blessed Mr. Dick Vitale and his family! He is an Awesome Communicator and man.

[@olanrewajuogunse7177]

It's incredible how he remembers the names of all these people he worked with. Great speech

[@lamja00]

Does anyone know Dick's accuracy for the last ten years for predicting who would would be the NCAA Division 1-A men's basketball champion?

[@joejohnson6793]

even though he seems to always favor duke in everything he is still a good man

[@joelloyd6069]

Always love to hear Dickie V. speak ! God bless him and his family 🙏

[@turtle19dad]

I love his zest for life. Total enthusiasm. I would love to meet Dickinson V BABY!!!!

[@miguelramirez1582]

Look at him handle da rock baby !!!!!! Bob Knight just looks at Dickie V with awe and love. My guys!!!

[@davide.b8027]

Man I wish I could bottle that enthusiasm and sell it to the world.

[@robertsanders3318]

Well cry me a river outstanding DV

[@zurify9034]

Me:so wait, youre in the basketball hall af fame? Dick Vaitale:YEAH BABY

[@justinbustin677]

had a good feeling his speech was going to be great. i love his comment of his parents working hard to survive while men complaining like little children that play a game and get paid bookoos of.money.

[@thomasmc7014]

The dream team.. love it!!

[@bephrem]

He loved the game!!!!! A legend!!!!!!! I see and I know, the real deal!

[@bephrem]

A legend!!!

[@ericajackson7017]

This dude is the basketball Bible. Loved every word he uttered. My new favorite speech.

[@fishdrew1111]

I remember going to high school in Detroit when Dickie V. was recruiting cross-town rival John Long to go to U of D. The sports sections of the local papers would quote him after games (he is quotable, don't ya think?). I remember reading that he had said so-and-so would give "105 %"! I remember reacting then, as I do today, "How can you give more than 100%? but his exaggerations and hyperboles became his sports announcing trademarks and who, today, questions any person who says that they or their players give more than 100%? Dicke V. . . .

[@parkeobrien7526]

Dick brings infinite passion and goodwill to wherever he goes... An absolute Hall of Famer

[@guymccloud6731]

Gaaaadaaam....one a da best baaaaybeeee! Salute!

[@frankwhite58]

Vital. 🏀🏆🌹🍷🎼🙏. 🎤

[@cj_ssfsm]

East Rutherford is 10 minutes from me😆

[@gordonowens7794]

I'm getting motivated listening to him all these years later, so I can't understand why so many people are looking at him with blank faces, I never knew he coached until this speech, I've only known him as a Broadcaster. His wife is so radiant and lived side by side with him through the lean times and the glorious times.

[@timbrown7723]

Awesome baby like Appleway you’re a PTP your Mr. Bartel

[@bleachersking]

One of the best Hall of Fame speeches.

[@hectornegron9155]

Great guy, great speech.

[@paulhanson9141]

Dickie v is a great guy

[@luaybasyouni4834]

What a speach!

[@JAMES-wl2pd]

Greatest speech ever!!

[@heypappy]

need this today .. wow

[@chadjohnson2148]

class act in person.

[@cut1986]

Maybe the best ever Hall of Fame speech!

[@emilioquintana5506]

Dick v is a great person thank god.

[@TimfromChicago]

How awesome is that. Lessons in life to live by.