Dick Vitale Named to NSSA Hall of Fame

Will be honored during NSSA Awards Weekend in June

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/11/2013 4:34:05 PM

ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale has been named as this year's sportscaster inductee at the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Awards (NSSA) Hall of Fame.

Vitale will be honored during the 54th annual NSSA Awards Weekend June 8-10 in North Carolina.

"None of this would be possible without my support system. And that support has come from all the kids on the college campuses who have allowed me to work a job where I can still be a kid myself. Thank you to all of you," said Vitale. "And a special thank you for all the support in my newest mission and passion - to raise awareness and money to help kids battle cancer."

The NSSA also named NBC Sports studio host Dan Patrick as its National Sportscaster of the Year.