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Emotional Dick Vitale, Battling Cancer At 82, Returns To Call College Basketball Game For ESPN; Thought He’d Never Be Courtside Again

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The two top teams in college basketball met tonight as No. 1 Gonzaga faced No. 2 UCLA, but the highlight of the evening was legendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale returning to call the game after battling two separate forms of cancer this year, with his latest diagnosis coming just last month.Before the game, Vitale said being cleared to call the game was “the best medicine I could ask for,” and it was clear he meant it as he took the mic opposite Dave O’Brien.“It’s great being here, Dave,” said Vitale, who was visibly emotional as O’Brien briefly introduced him. “I didn’t want to cry,” he continued, his voice cracking. “I can’t believe I’m sitting here.

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