The Worldwide Leader in Sports is in mourning this week after a beloved longtime ESPN television personality reportedly died on Monday.
Longtime ESPN horse racing and NFL analyst Hank Goldberg died on the Fourth of July.
The 82-year-old had been battling chronic kidney disease.
“Sad to report that longtime ESPN horse racing analyst & NFL reporter/prognosticator Hank “The Hammer” Goldberg @hammeringhankg died today on his 82nd birthday at his home in Las Vegas after a long battle with chronic kidney disease. Rest In Peace,” Todd Dewey reports.
The Miami Dolphins paid tribute to their former radio voice.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Hank Goldberg, our former radio analyst and a South Florida sports fixture,” the Dolphins tweeted.
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Goldberg began his career in Miami where he earned the nickname “Hammerin’ Hank.”
Following the news, the Miami Heat paid their respects to Goldberg on Twitter.
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of longtime Miami radio host and ESPN reporter Hank “The Hammer” Goldberg,” the NBA team wrote. “Our condolences go out to his family and friends. RIP.”