Verne Lundquist is a retired American sportscaster widely recognized for his decades-long career with CBS Sports. He became famous for his enthusiastic and memorable play-by-play commentary, particularly in college football and basketball, and golf, developing a signature style marked by dramatic calls and folksy expressions. Lundquist's voice became synonymous with major sporting events, and his memorable calls are etched in sports history.
On July 17, 1940, Merton Laverne "Verne" Lundquist Jr. was born. He later became a well known American sportscaster, especially known for his long career with CBS Sports.
In 1958, Verne Lundquist was one of the founders of the Omega Tau Fraternity at Texas Lutheran University.
In 1962, Verne Lundquist graduated from Texas Lutheran University (formerly Texas Lutheran College).
In 1967, Verne Lundquist joined the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network, marking a significant step in his early broadcasting career.
In 1974, Verne Lundquist began working for ABC Sports.
In 1977, Verne Lundquist was paired with Brad Sham on the Cowboys Radio Network.
In 1981, Verne Lundquist's tenure with ABC Sports came to an end.
Verne Lundquist concluded his tenure with the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network in 1984, ending a notable chapter in his broadcasting career.
During the 1992 Winter Olympics, Verne Lundquist and Scott Hamilton served as the announcers for figure skating events. Their commentary was later parodied on Saturday Night Live.
During the 1994 Winter Olympics, Verne Lundquist and Scott Hamilton served as the announcers for figure skating events. Their commentary was later parodied on Saturday Night Live.
In 1996, Verne Lundquist played himself as a commentator in the motion picture Happy Gilmore.
During the 1998 Winter Olympics, Verne Lundquist and Scott Hamilton served as the announcers for figure skating events.
In 2000, Verne Lundquist became the lead play-by-play announcer for CBS Sports' coverage of college football on the SEC on CBS.
At the 2005 Sun Bowl, Verne Lundquist was inducted into the Sun Bowl Hall of Fame along with former UCLA Bruins football coach Terry Donahue.
In 2006, Verne Lundquist began providing television play-by-play commentary on Seattle Seahawks preseason games.
In 2006, Verne Lundquist filled in for Ernie Johnson Jr. as the host of TNT's coverage of the PGA Championship while Johnson was battling cancer.
In 2007, the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association inducted Verne Lundquist into its Hall of Fame.
In 2008, Verne Lundquist concluded his role providing television play-by-play commentary on Seattle Seahawks preseason games.
In 2011, Verne Lundquist again filled in for Ernie Johnson Jr. as the host of TNT's coverage of the PGA Championship after Johnson left following the death of his father.
In May 2012, Verne Lundquist delivered the commencement address at Hampden–Sydney College, an honor he considered a true achievement.
On October 22, 2016, Verne Lundquist was a Celebrity Guest Picker on College GameDay on ESPN.
On December 10, 2016, Verne Lundquist retired from broadcasting college football games after calling the Army–Navy Game. He planned to continue contributing to CBS Sports programs.
In 2016, Verne Lundquist concluded his role as the lead play-by-play announcer for CBS Sports' coverage of college football on the SEC on CBS.
In March 2018, Verne Lundquist announced that he would not work the 2018 NCAA men's basketball tournament, effectively retiring from calling college basketball.
In 2021, Verne Lundquist continued his role as a commentator for the PGA Championship for CBS Sports, despite his retirement from announcing college football and basketball.
On February 14, 2024, CBS announced that the 2024 Masters would be Verne Lundquist's final broadcast, marking his 40th year covering the event for CBS.
In 2024, Verne Lundquist continued his role as a commentator for the Masters Tournament for CBS Sports, despite his retirement from announcing college football and basketball.
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