History of Dick Stockton in Timeline
Dick Stockton is a retired American sportscaster with a career spanning over five decades. He started in local broadcasting in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Boston, covering the Celtics and Red Sox. He transitioned to national broadcasting, working for networks like NBC, CBS, Fox Sports, and Turner Sports. Notably, he called the 1975 World Series for NBC and NBA Finals for CBS. Stockton's long and varied career made him a recognizable voice in American sports broadcasting.
November 22, 1942: Richard Edward Stokvis Born
On November 22, 1942, Richard Edward Stokvis, known professionally as Dick Stockton, was born.
1960: Graduated High School
In 1960, Dick Stockton graduated from Forest Hills High School in Queens, New York.
1964: Graduated College
In 1964, Dick Stockton received his degree in political science from Syracuse University, where he was also the sports director at WAER.
1965: Began Sportscasting Career
In 1965, Dick Stockton started his sportscasting career at local radio and television stations in Philadelphia.
1967: Sports Director at KDKA-TV
In 1967, Dick Stockton became the sports director at KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh.
1971: Moved to Boston
In 1971, Dick Stockton moved to Boston to work at WBZ-TV and WBZ radio.
1975: Called 1975 World Series
In 1975, Dick Stockton called the World Series for NBC, marking a significant milestone in his broadcasting career.
1975: Called Game 6 of the World Series
In 1975, Dick Stockton was part of the broadcast crew for NBC Sports' coverage of the World Series, and on television called Carlton Fisk's famous, game-winning home run in Game 6 of that series.
1975: Silent Call
In 1975, during Game 6 of the World Series, Dick Stockton remained silent as Carlton Fisk rounded the bases after hitting his famous home run, waiting until he reached the dugout before proclaiming, "We will have a seventh game in this 1975 World Series."
1979: Host of the Pan American Games
In 1979, Dick Stockton hosted the Pan American Games in San Juan.
1981: Lead NBA Play-by-Play for CBS
In 1981, Dick Stockton became the lead play-by-play man for NBA coverage on CBS, a role he held until 1990.
1982: Partnered with Bill Russell for NBA Finals
From 1982 to 1983, Dick Stockton partnered with Bill Russell to call the NBA Finals for CBS.
1983: Partnered with Bill Russell for NBA Finals
From 1982 to 1983, Dick Stockton partnered with Bill Russell to call the NBA Finals for CBS.
1984: Called NBA Finals
In 1984, Dick Stockton called the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics for CBS, partnering with Tom Heinsohn.
1985: Called NBA Finals
In 1985, Dick Stockton called the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics for CBS, partnering with Tom Heinsohn.
1987: Called NBA Finals
In 1987, Dick Stockton called the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics for CBS, partnering with Tom Heinsohn.
1988: Called NBA Finals
In 1988, Dick Stockton called the NBA Finals for CBS, partnering with Billy Cunningham.
May 7, 1989: Called Bulls-Cavaliers Playoff Game
On May 7, 1989, Dick Stockton and Hubie Brown broadcasted the decisive Game 5 of the NBA's Eastern Conference First Round playoff series between the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers, where Michael Jordan made a buzzer-beater shot to win the game and the series.
1989: Called NBA Finals
In 1989, Dick Stockton called the NBA Finals for CBS, partnering with Hubie Brown.
1990: Final NBA Finals broadcast for CBS
At the end of CBS' coverage of Game 5 of the 1990 NBA Finals, Dick Stockton signed off from the broadcast.
1990: Called NBA Finals
In 1990, Dick Stockton called the NBA Finals for CBS, partnering with Hubie Brown.
1990: Ended NBA Play-by-Play for CBS
In 1990, Dick Stockton concluded his role as the lead play-by-play man for NBA coverage on CBS.
1991: ALCS Game 5
In 1991, Dick Stockton called the final out of Game 5 of the ALCS between the Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays.
1992: CBS MLB Coverage
In 1992, Dick Stockton continued his role in Major League Baseball broadcasting for CBS, calling the American League Championship Series with Jim Kaat.
1993: Local TV Broadcasts of Oakland Athletics
From 1993 to 1995, Dick Stockton also called local TV broadcasts of the Oakland Athletics.
1993: Replaced By Greg Gumbel
In 1993, Dick Stockton was replaced by Greg Gumbel at CBS.
1994: Called Speed Skating at Winter Olympics
In 1994, Dick Stockton called the speed skating events at the Winter Olympics in Norway, including Dan Jansen's gold medal victory.
1994: Left CBS for Fox Sports
In 1994, Dick Stockton left CBS to join the newly formed Fox Sports.
1994: End of time with CBS
In 1994, Dick Stockton's tenure at CBS ended, having covered a variety of sports for the network.
1995: Local TV Broadcasts of Oakland Athletics
From 1993 to 1995, Dick Stockton also called local TV broadcasts of the Oakland Athletics.
1997: MLB on Fox
In 1997, Dick Stockton began calling Major League Baseball telecasts for Fox broadcast network/FX.
2000: NFL Fever 2000 Commentary
In 2000, Dick Stockton provided play-by-play commentary for NFL Fever 2000 alongside Matt Millen.
2001: Inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
In 2001, Dick Stockton was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a broadcaster.
2004: Local TV Work for San Antonio Spurs
In 2004, Dick Stockton began doing part-time local television work for the San Antonio Spurs, a role that lasted three seasons until 2007.
2006: NFL Second Team Announcer
Until 2006, Dick Stockton was Fox's second-team announcer for NFL games, working alongside Matt Millen and then Troy Aikman, Daryl Johnston, and Tony Siragusa.
2007: Postseason MLB on TBS
From 2007 to 2013, Dick Stockton called postseason Major League Baseball games on TBS. In 2007, he partnered with Ron Darling to call the National League Division Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs.
2007: Local TV Work for San Antonio Spurs
In 2004, Dick Stockton began doing part-time local television work for the San Antonio Spurs, a role that lasted three seasons until 2007.
2008: AL Central Tiebreaker on TBS
In 2008, Dick Stockton called the AL Central tiebreaker game between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox with Ron Darling and Harold Reynolds on TBS, followed by the NLDS between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers with Darling and Tony Gwynn.
2009: NLDS on TBS
In 2009, Dick Stockton teamed with Bob Brenly to call the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals for TBS.
October 4, 2010: Dolphins Radio Play-by-Play
On October 4, 2010, Dick Stockton substituted for Jimmy Cefalo as play-by-play on the Miami Dolphins' radio call of the team's Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots.
2010: Split Duties on TBS
In 2010, Dick Stockton split play-by-play duties during the regular season on TBS with Ernie Johnson Jr. and Brian Anderson.
2010: Divorced Lesley Visser
In 2010, Dick Stockton's previous marriage to sportscaster Lesley Visser ended in divorce.
2011: Game 5 of NLDS
In 2011, Dick Stockton partnered with Ron Darling and John Smoltz to call Game 5 of the National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals on TBS.
2013: Criticism on TBS
During the 2013 NLDS, Dick Stockton's performance on TBS' baseball telecasts was criticized for misidentifying players and lacking chemistry with analyst Bob Brenly.
2013: College Basketball on FS1
From 2013 to 2016, Dick Stockton called a limited slate of college basketball games on FS1.
2013: End of MLB on Fox/FX
In 2013, Dick Stockton's tenure of calling Major League Baseball telecasts for the Fox broadcast network/FX ended.
July 31, 2014: Married Jamie Drinkwater
On July 31, 2014, Dick Stockton married Jamie Drinkwater at her family's home in New York.
2014: Teamed with Bob Brenly
Until 2014, Dick Stockton teamed with Bob Brenly to call the NLDS every year.
October 12, 2016: WAER Hall of Fame Induction
On October 12, 2016, Dick Stockton was inducted into the WAER Hall of Fame.
2016: College Basketball on FS1
From 2013 to 2016, Dick Stockton called a limited slate of college basketball games on FS1.
2017: Launched Podcast
In 2017, Dick Stockton launched his own podcast entitled Stockton!, where he interviewed famous athletes.
March 2021: Announced Retirement
In March 2021, Dick Stockton announced his retirement from broadcasting.
March 25, 2021: Announced Retirement
On March 25, 2021, Dick Stockton officially announced his retirement from broadcasting.
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