2024 Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame by Sports Video Group

HONORING OUR INDUSTRY’S LEGENDS

Thank you so much for joining us tonight for yet another very special evening honoring some very special people who have helped make the sports broadcasting industry a better place to work and, ultimately, offer sports fans a better experience at home, in the stands, or on the go.

This year marks the 17th time the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame ceremony has been held and, for those of you who have not been here before, I just want to extend an extra special welcome to this truly unique event. Tonight, you will learn about the impact of some of our industry’s biggest names, but you will also learn about Hall of Famers who have a much smaller public profile but are just as important to the success of our business. As anyone in our industry knows, creating sports content is a true team effort that begins with those who negotiate the rights to those who lay out a vision for the production and then, ultimately, those who turn that vision into reality. And tonight, we will honor people from across that entire spectrum.

This year also marks the 12th year that all the revenue from the table and ticket sales are donated to the SVG Sports Broadcasting Fund. Established in 2012 by the Sports Video Group, the Fund offers financial support for industry professionals who find themselves in a difficult financial spot due to calamity, illness, injury, or loss of life.

Our goal is simple: to be available as a “first responder” and to quickly help pay bills so that recipients can stretch their own cash reserves so that stress related to financial challenges are not piled onto an already stressful situation.

This year has been a busy one for the Fund. We have donated more than $100,000 to victims of Hurricane Milton in Florida, Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, and even victims of the catastrophic floods in Valencia, Spain. While they wait for their insurance claims to be fulfilled or for government aid to arrive, the SVG Sports Broadcasting Fund has been there, paying for much needed repairs and more.

If you would like to donate today, please scan the QR code on this page and you will be taken to the donation page. All donations are fully tax deductible, and more than 90 cents of every dollar goes directly to those in need. And thank you to the Sports Video Group for underwriting the cost of this ceremony so that as much money as possible flows to those who need financial assistance.

And finally, congratulations to all 10 of tonight’s inductees as well as the loved ones of those who are getting inducted but, sadly, we have lost in the past year. Tonight, we will celebrate, we will remember, and above all we will honor your contributions that have impacted thousands of people in our industry and tens of millions of sports fans in a positive and meaningful way.

Ken Aagaard

Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, Chairman

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Congratulations

Sports

Broadcasting Hall of Fame CLASS OF 2024 TO THE

Hubie Brown

Charlie Carlucci

Jim Delany

Phil Garvin

Steve Gorsuch

Bryant Gumbel

Andrea Kremer

Mark Lazarus

Chris Mortensen

Tommy Roy

SPORTS BROADCASTING HALL OF FAME CEREMONY HOST

MARY CARILLO

Mary Carillo serves a correspondent for NBC’s coverage of the Olympic Games and analyst for NBC’s tennis coverage. Carillo finished her 14th Olympic assignment overall and her 11th with NBC as a correspondent for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.

Carillo’s previous Olympic roles include serving as a correspondent and tennis analyst at the 2016 Rio Olympics, working as a correspondent at the 2012 London Olympics, where she also called the women’s gold medal tennis match between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, and more. At the 2006 Winter Games in Torino, Carillo hosted Olympic Ice, a daily figure skating show on USA Network. At the 2004 Athens Games, Carillo earned critical praise in her debut as a full-time Olympic host on Bravo’s coverage in addition to anchoring USA Network’s live, Grand Slam-style coverage of the tennis gold medal finals. During NBC’s coverage of the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Games, Carillo served as the reporter at Utah Olympic Park, where she covered the bobsled, luge, and skeleton competitions.

Carillo served as a tennis analyst in both Sydney (2000) and Atlanta (1996) and as the skiing reporter for CBS’ coverage in Nagano (1998), Lillehammer (1994) and Albertville (1992). She made her NBC broadcast debut as an analyst for the 1996 Family Circle Magazine Cup tennis event.

In 2003, Carillo joined NBC as an analyst on the network’s French Open and Wimbledon coverage, teaming with analyst John McEnroe and play-by-play commentator Ted Robinson. She also served as an analyst during U.S. Open coverage on USA Network. Carillo’s candid and insightful commentary has earned her accolades throughout the industry, including the distinction of being called “the sport’s top analyst” by Sports Illustrated

Carillo has worked as a tennis analyst for CBS Sports since 1986 and for the Tennis Channel since 2011. She returned to ESPN as a tennis analyst for Grand Slam coverage from 20032010, having worked for the network from 1988-1997. Since 1997 Carillo has worked as a correspondent for HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. Carillo was both a host and analyst for Turner Sports’ coverage of Wimbledon from 2000-02 and on HBO’s Wimbledon coverage from 1996-99.

One of the greatest NBA analysts of all time, Hubie Brown has the unique gift of being an ex-coach who brings not only knowledge but also dynamic enthusiasm to his role as analyst. For 50 years, he has been involved with the NBA as either a coach or broadcaster. He called the NBA Final for ABC in 2005 and 2006 and then for ESPN radio from 2007-19. Including television and radio across networks, Brown has called a record 18 NBA Finals.

HUBIE BROWN

Hubie is the smartest basketball mind of this and any generation. That knowledge has always been apparent in his coaching and broadcasting the sport he loves. He’s so good at bringing the viewer into the game and explaining things without ever talking down to an audience. He is the best and I am so honored to have Hubie as a friend.

– Ken Dennis, ESPN, Director

I have deep admiration and love in my heart for Hubie. When you work with Hubie, you become part of his family. I enjoyed every game I worked with him, and mostly because of the time we would spend together off the air at dinner the night before the game, or on the phone talking basketball and about life. He loved to teach basketball and is phenomenal at teaching the audience. I always learned from him on the air, but he also had many choice words of wisdom about life that I treasure.

– Dave Pasch, ESPN, Play-by-Play Announcer

Hubie Brown is one of the most respected and beloved basketball legends we’ve ever known. From coaching Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to calling a Victor Wembanyama game and everything in between, Hubie has truly done it all. Beyond his basketball brilliance, Hubie is defined by his grace, class and kindness. We’re proud that he will take his rightful place in the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

– Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN, Chairman

Hubie Brown is one of the great treasures of the basketball world and becoming close to him has been one of the biggest blessings of my life. The basketball and life lessons I have learned from Hubie through his inimitable storytelling will stay with me forever. He is a generous colleague, a sensational analyst, a great friend and the most enjoyable dinner partner you’ll ever find.

– Ryan Ruocco, ESPN, Play-by-Play Announcer

Nobody can bring ‘the painted area’ to life like Hubie. He’s a cherished basketball icon to multiple generations of players, coaches and fans and all of us at the league office.

– Adam Silver, NBA, Commissioner

For more on each of our Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees, visit www.sportsbroadcastinghalloffame.org

Charlie Carlucci worked for CBS Sports for 36 years, beginning with the network in 1980. He changed the very nature of graphics creation, and his graphics work helped shape the live production of six Super Bowls, 35 Masters Tournaments, 25 PGA Championships, 34 March Madness tournaments, and much more. He was known for his ability to stay one step ahead of the production team, with just the right graphic for just the right moment, ensuring the broadcasts he worked on were top notch.

CHARLIE CARLUCCI

When I came to CBS Sports in the late ’90s, I was told by all that there was only one graphics guru, and that guru was Charlie Carlucci. As I discovered very quickly, Charlie Carlucci was a lot more than just about graphics to CBS Sports. He was the heart and soul of the crew. His sense of humor and quick wit was second to none. Charlie could work with any crew and on any sport. As graphic technology advanced, so did Charlie, helping CBS Sports evolve and improve the overall look.

– Ken Aagaard, CBS Sports, Former EVP, of Operations and Production and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Chairman

Charlie Carlucci is in a class by himself as a graphics operator. Among the many things that stood out about Charlie were his incredible sports knowledge, his ability to continuously adapt to and integrate new technology, and a personality that created calm in the most stressful of situations. His impact on sports production will be felt for decades to come at CBS Sports and across the industry, as he has mentored countless others at the beginning of their careers, including many of today’s lead producers and directors. Every broadcast associate knew that if Charlie was on your crew, he was going to make you and the show better.

– David Berson, CBS Sports, President and CEO

Charlie is in my mind the greatest graphics operator in the history of sports television. Charlie’s technical expertise, combined with a great passion and knowledge of sports, and an amazing sense of humor, set him apart from the rest. He never got frazzled, always kept the CBS graphics room calm in the most pressure-filled situations and mentored some of the top production people in sports television today at the start of their careers. Whether it was a Super Bowl, the Masters, the US Open Tennis Championship, or the Final Four, Charlie was always leading the way in the graphics room for CBS.

– Stephen Karasik, CBS Sports, SVP, Remote Production

Charlie was the most skilled operator of his time. He was expert at the technology of the equipment…he knew and loved sports as well as anybody…but most of all, he understood PEOPLE. His expertise mixed with his incredible charisma and humor created an atmosphere for success in the graphics room, and helped the members of his team perform at their very best!!!

– Craig Silver, CBS Sports, Coordinating Producer

For more on each of our Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees, visit www.sportsbroadcastinghalloffame.org

Jim Delany was an historic leader in college athletics for more than 40 years, serving as commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference for 10 years and then the Big Ten Conference for 31 years during significant periods of transformation and growth. During his 41-year tenure, Delany led negotiations on behalf of the Big Ten, NCAA, and CFP with all major television networks resulting in rights fees totaling more than $30 billion. The Big Ten Conference saw unprecedented levels of national television coverage during Delany’s tenure, highlighted by the creation of the Big Ten Network in 2007.

JIM DELANY

He said we were going to get [the Big Ten Network] done. He wanted control over content but he also wanted exposure for all of our Olympic sports.

– Ron Guenther, University of Illinois, Former Athletic Director

He was outstanding in terms of choosing risks that would be winners. Jim knew how to win. He was a winner.

– Sally Mason, University of Iowa, Former President

I really don’t think you can overstate Jim’s legacy when it comes to the Big Ten Network, not only in its creation, but even today. He remains incredibly engaged as a board member, and it was only fitting that when we launched our new studios here in conjunction with Big Ten expansion, we named it in honor of Jim.

– Francois McGillicuddy, Big Ten Network, President

Great leaders are able to see things ahead that haven’t happened yet. He was able to see the results before others maybe did. When you can stand back and say that you were there and you created a network, very few people in our industry are going to be able to make that claim.

–Tony Petitti, Big Ten Conference, Commissioner

The Big Ten Network was the first of its kind. Jim Delany is one of a kind. He was the leader into this new era of college football.

– Mark Silverman, FOX Sports, President and COO

[He should be] recognized for the unbelievable [media-rights] deals he ushered in to benefit our institutions. What he has accomplished is truly amazing. He has no peer in our industry and is light years ahead of other commissioners. He is simply the best.

– Gene Smith, Ohio State University, Former Athletic Director

For more on each of our Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees, visit www.sportsbroadcastinghalloffame.org

Congratulations to Philip Garvin and Jim Delany on their inductions into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame

“Two

of the best business partners and two even better friends.

”

Ellis and Bob Thompson

Annie

Thompson Sports Group, LLC

Fifty years ago, Philip Garvin launched Colorado Studios, providing a foundation that would later lead to the launch of Mobile TV Group in 1994 and also HDNet in 2001. An author, photographer, producer, director, and industry leader, Garvin’s efforts have resulted in a company that today produces more than 4,000 live events every year, including over half of all MLB, NHL, and NBA regular season games. And his work at HDNet alongside Mark Cuban gave the HD movement its first dedicated HD network at a time when the fledgling format needed all the support it could get.

PHILIP GARVIN

Phil was a visionary leader in the broadcast-television industry, revolutionizing the way content was delivered to millions of people across the country. With decades of groundbreaking work, Phil shaped the future of television, making an indelible impact on audiences and colleagues alike.

– Billy Chambers, MLB, EVP, Local Media

Phil was an amazing man. Smart. Honorable. And as hard-working as anyone ever. I’m lucky we were partners. Phil single-handedly built the first remote HD broadcast trucks that launched sports on HD.

– Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks, Minority Owner/Head of Basketball Ops, and Co-Founder (with Garvin), AXS TV and HDNet

Phil played a crucial yet unsung role in shaping how fans experience their sports obsession today. His contributions revolutionized the industry, making highdefinition sports coverage accessible for fans everywhere. Phil leaves behind a legacy of innovation and leadership.

– Randy Freer, FOX Networks Group, Former President, and Co-President/COO, FOX Sports Media Group

Phil was a great leader and visionary who loved every aspect of this amazing industry. His passion and commitment to develop and integrate new and quality technology for the betterment of sports productions and the remote-operations business was second to none. Phil treated people right, and he has left a great mark and legacy for all of us to follow.

– Ivan Gottesfeld, NHL, EVP, Broadcasting

Phil Garvin was a friend, a mentor, and a man who led the industry and his company with integrity. He ensured excellence by building mobile units with the right cameras, lenses, replay units and supported them with first-rate engineering.

– Steve Hellmuth, NBA, Former EVP, Operations and Technology and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

I worked with Phil for 15 years, and he was one of the very best business partners I ever had. Phil was smart, dedicated, loyal, and dependable. He was a remarkable man and did remarkable things.

– Jeff Krolik, Fox Sports Regional Networks, Former President

We asked a lot from Phil and the folks at MTVG over the years, but he always delivered. Philip was a great business partner, but he was an even better friend. – Bob Thompson, FOX Sports Networks, Former President

For more on each of our Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees, visit www.sportsbroadcastinghalloffame.org

We congratulate all our colleagues in the SVG HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2024 including our teammates:

CHARLIE CARLUCCI JIM DELANY ANDREA KREMER AND STEVE GORSUCH

For more than 40 years, Steve Gorsuch transformed coverage of golf events for CBS Sports as well as US Open tennis where he would spend 15 years taking that event to the next level from a production and operations standpoint. Gorsuch had a career that saw him do everything from being a great cameraman (capturing Secretariat winning the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths and Dwight Clark’s famous “The Catch”) to being a technical director, to managing the operations side for some of the biggest events in the country.

STEVE GORSUCH

Through the years it is fair to say golf and The Masters in particular, were the main signature of CBS Sports. Steve Gorsuch was a critical factor in the development of how golf was covered. As a camera op, TD, Technical Manager, and Director of Ops and Engineering, Steve Gorsuch’s influence on CBS’s golf coverage was immeasurable. Technical innovation, day-to-day ops, and annual planning was just a small part of his contributions. Frankly, Steve was an incredible mentor and teacher to so many that came to CBS Sports. His legacy will live on forever. But, this was not all. Steve went on to do the same kinds of things with tennis when he joined the USTA working on the US Open Tennis for years. It is not an understatement to say his accomplishments in these sports will continue to shape how golf and tennis are covered. And even more importantly, he did all of this while making every one of us feel like we were his best friend. Unique talents along with a unique personality made it great to work alongside Steve.

– Ken Aagaard, CBS Sports, Former EVP, of Operations and Production and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Chairman

In addition to Steve’s many contributions at CBS Sports, he was the cornerstone to the success of our golf operations. He was respected by everyone who worked with him and a mentor to so many of us. Steve’s leadership and commitment to excellence will carry on for generations to come.

– Patty Power, CBS Sports, EVP, Operations and Engineering

He had a great sense of understanding the scope of a project, the ability to bring the right people together, and could always find a solution to any sort of problem. Steve always came with a smile that matched his dry wit and always had just enough historical perspective to make every recommendation (or directive) take on a little more meaning. His experience and storytelling benefit us all.

– Jamie Reynolds, ESPN, VP, Production

For more than 15 years, he made sure the US Open was on the air all around the world. He knew every inch of the grounds, the angle of every camera. Steve oversaw many of the innovations of the US Open coverage as the event grew beyond all expectations to include new stadiums and a roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium.

– Lew Sherr, USTA,

CEO

For more on each of our Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees, visit www.sportsbroadcastinghalloffame.org

"Honoring Philip Garvin – A Pioneer, A Partner, A Friend"

Thank you for your passion and vision.

In Memoriam

THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CONGRATULATES THE 2024 SPORTS BROADCASTING HALL OF FAME CLASS

BROWN

JIM DELANY

P HIL GARVIN

STEVE GORSUC H

B R YANT GUMBEL

ANDREA KR E MER

LAZARUS

MORTENSEN

HUBIE

CHARLIE CARLUCCI

MARK

CHRIS

TOMMY ROY

Over a television career that spanned more than half a century, Bryant Gumbel became one of television’s most visible and accomplished broadcasters. After beginning his television career in 1972 at KNBC in Los Angeles, Gumbel moved on to NBC Sports where he worked from 1975 through 1982. In 1982, Gumbel was named as the host of NBC’s flagship TODAY program and went on to host that show for 15 years. From 1995 until the end of 2023, Gumbel hosted REAL SPORTS with Bryant Gumbel for HBO, a monthly, magazine-style program that explored issues, controversies, and personalities in the world of sports.

BRYANT GUMBEL

It has been the honor of my career that I was a correspondent on Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel for 27 years. Bryant has given so many of his exquisite gifts to television, but he says that Real Sports was his favorite show to do. It was mine as well.

– Mary Carillo, Broadcaster and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

The tone [of Real Sports] is set by the man in charge. It’s his feeling of what makes a good story. There is nothing dumbed down. You see things you don’t see anywhere else. They have an ability to follow stories for months, even years.

– Steve Friedman, TODAY, Former Executive Producer

Bryant Gumbel burst on the scene at NBC Sports as the consummate host of its biggest events, capturing the drama with a journalistic flair. He played a huge role in establishing NBC Sports, the NBC Network, CBS, and HBO as historic landmarks in television history. That is what a Hall of Fame career is all about.

– Ross Greenburg, Ross Greenburg Productions, President, and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

If you were an aspiring broadcaster in your early 20s and you drafted a master plan that included such noteworthy stops and extraordinary responsibilities — NBC Sports, NBC News, CBS News, and, for almost 30 years now, Real Sports on HBO — and you showed that master plan to someone, they would say, what are you out of your mind?

– Greg Gumbel, CBS Sports, Broadcaster

[Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel] has been the gold standard in sports journalism on TV for the last three decades. It checked all the boxes — timely, ambitious, well-funded, independent.

– Mark Hyman, University of Maryland, Director, Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism

Real Sports has consistently demonstrated some of the best journalism and storytelling not just in sports TV but beyond.

– Tony Kornheiser, ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption, Co-Host

No matter what he was enduring or experiencing, all we’ve ever seen from him is excellence, and a standard that has never, ever been eclipsed by anyone in this industry. I not only respect this man, I revere him. We’ll never measure up, but because of him, we will always strive to do so. Because he is the standard.

– Stephen A. Smith, ESPN, Commentator/Analyst

For more on each of our Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees, visit www.sportsbroadcastinghalloffame.org

Andrea Kremer!

This achievement recognizes your determination, incredible talent, and generous heart that make you not only a legendary broadcaster, but also a cherished friend.

We are so very proud of you!

Belinda and Barry

Andrea Kremer is one of the most accomplished and widely respected journalists in the industry today. Acclaimed for her long-form journalism and storytelling prowess, Kremer has held prestigious roles at NFL Network, HBO, Amazon Prime Video, CBS Sports Network, NBC Sports, and ESPN, among others. She has worked on more than 30 Super Bowls, NBA Finals, Summer and Winter Olympic Games, MLB All-Star Games and League Championship Series, NCAA football bowl games, NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and Finals, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, and the PGA Championship.

ANDREA KREMER

Even before I knew Andrea I deeply admired her interviewing skills, her hunt for the guts of a story, the evenness of her reporting. A few decades of friendship have only increased my respect for her work, and few work harder than Andrea Kremer.

– Mary Carillo, Broadcaster and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

I had the great fortune of producing NFL Drafts and Sunday Night Football with Andrea for 17 years and she’s been a trusted friend for more than twice that. No person I ever worked with gave more of themselves to insure the story was right, every single time. She’s one of the most accomplished reporters our business has ever known and most worthy of this great honor.

– Fred Gaudelli, NBC Sports, NFL, Executive Producer and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

Andrea and I are part of the first generation of people who were doing what we do. There wasn’t really anyone before us. The men in our business have always been valued for their experience and I think Andrea and I are establishing what that can look like for women. We are showing that experience is valued, that decades of credibility are valued and are relevant. We are doing extremely challenging and satisfying work deep into our careers.

– Hannah Storm, ESPN, Anchor/Host, and former Prime Video Thursday Night Football Boothmate of Kremer

Andrea has a rolodex as long and as wide as the respect she’s earned in covering the NFL. Ethical, reliable, a 5-foot 2 giant. And she’s a tough competitor. Many times, we had the same assignment, Andrea at ESPN, while I was at CBS. Neither of us gave an inch on the battlefield, but then, as Shakespeare said, we’d eat and drink as friends. And how great is that?

– Lesley Visser, Writer and Broadcaster, and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

I am so fortunate to have had the chance to get to know Andrea. First on the sidelines, and then through WE NEED TO TALK. Not only has she paved the way for me and so many others, but she continues to give back, mentoring and guiding many broadcasters including myself. I am so proud to call her my colleague but also my friend, and I couldn’t be happier that she has been given this incredible honor that she so deserves.

– Tracy Wolfson, CBS Sports, Reporter

For more on each of our Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees, visit www.sportsbroadcastinghalloffame.org

We are proud to support the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame and congratulations to the Class of 2024!

Mark Lazarus’ career in sports media has spanned more than three decades, during which he has helped shepherd the industry through the changing media landscape and been a key player in landmark sports rights deals as president of sports at Turner Broadcasting and NBCUniversal. Lazarus is Chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group, overseeing the company’s TV and Streaming platforms, distribution, and monetization. Under his leadership, the company has forged new deals with the Olympics, NBA, NFL, PGA Tour, Big 10, NASCAR and the Premier League among many others.

MARK LAZARUS

When we had our first initial meeting [at Turner Sports], I said ‘I understand our job is to talk about sports, but I want to be able to talk about social issues too.’ He said ‘pick the fights that you want to fight.’ Him having faith and trust in me really helped me. I really consider him my friend to this day.

- Charles Barkley, Inside the NBA, Co-host and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

He’s really been a boss, a mentor, a friend and a big brother all rolled into one.

– Rick Cordella, NBC Sports, President

Mark is an amazing executive who’s an even better person, and he is totally supportive of the production community.

– Drew Esocoff, Sunday Night Football Director and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

Mark had the unenviable task of replacing Dick Ebersol as the Chairman of NBC Sports. Undaunted, Mark blazed his own trail and did it his way; providing wisdom, championing others and all with the humility and class of an authentic leader.

– Fred Gaudelli, NBC Sports, NFL, Executive Producer and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

Mark’s the kind of partner who is looking for a solution that works for both sides, so he’s always been someone I appreciate negotiating with.

–Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

Mark Lazarus is synonymous with sports broadcasting, and we are honored to call he and his colleagues at NBC Sports our partner and collaborator.

– Jay Monahan, PGA TOUR, Commissioner

I’ve met many commissioners and owners of teams and there’s one commonality — everybody loves Mark. Mark is one of those people who lets other people give their ideas, show their passion and thrive under his leadership.

– Brian Roberts, Comcast, Chairman/CEO

He has a great sense for what fans, marketers, and leagues value and has been an industry leader when it comes to innovation in the sports media industry.

– Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner

I’ve learned from Mark the power of being a great person and watching what leadership is. He does it all with great humanity, extraordinary humility and a connection to the individual that resonates.

– Mike Tirico, NBC Sports, Lead Announcer

For more on each of our Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees, visit www.sportsbroadcastinghalloffame.org

Once upon a time, print journalists did not have a role on broadcast TV. But that all changed in 1991 when Chris Mortensen joined ESPN in 1991. As a regular contributor to the network’s NFL shows and SportsCenter, he quickly became known as one of the ultimate NFL insiders, capable of getting the type of breaking news that made ESPN a must watch for not only NFL hardcore fans but also those who worked for NFL teams, whether in the front office or on the field.

CHRIS MORTENSEN

Chris was as good a teammate as anyone could hope to have. His incredible work ethic and endless contacts enabled him to break stories seemingly at will. However, Mort was more interested in helping the team and would often step out of the spotlight so his teammates could shine.

– Fred Gaudelli, NBC Sports, NFL, Executive Producer and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

Everybody in the league knew it. They knew they could trust him.

– Seth Markman, ESPN, VP of Production

Mort was a true industry pioneer who played a pivotal role in cementing ESPN as the premier source for NFL news. Renowned for his extraordinary skill and unwavering passion, he covered the league with unmatched depth and dedication. For decades, he not only stood at the pinnacle of his profession but also blazed a trail for others to follow. I admire all that he did, and his remarkable legacy will continue to inspire for years to come.

– Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN, Chairman

Chris was a consummate hard-working reporter and on-air commentator. Off-air, he was a thoughtful, friendly, and kind colleague. On and off, a Hall of Famer.

– John Skipper, Former Executive Chairman of DAZN Group, Former President of ESPN, and Co-founder of Meadowlark Media

For decades, Chris was among the most widely respected NFL journalists, along with Peter King and my Boston Globe colleague Will McDonough. And they were built from the same stuff. Boots on the ground reporting, always a phone in one ear, and a passion for the job. Chris was the sweetest soul known to man.

– Lesley Visser, Writer and Broadcaster, and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

Chris was the best at what he did, writing, reporting and commenting knowledgeably. He was also the best colleague, always reaching out to help you no matter your job title or rank, and he cared about each of us professionally and personally. And he had a gracious sense of gratitude for all in his orbit.

– John A. Walsh, ESPN, Former EVP and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer For more on each of our Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees, visit www.sportsbroadcastinghalloffame.org

Class of 2024

Hubie Brown Charlie Carlucci Jim Delany Philip Garvin Steve Gorsuch

Bryant Gumbel

Andrea Kremer Mark Lazarus

Chris Mortensen Tommy Roy

Tommy Roy started his career at NBC in 1981 as a production assistant and rose through the ranks, eventually becoming the Executive Producer of NBC Sports for 12 years. A winner of 29 Emmy Awards, Roy was the original producer of the iconic NBA on NBC. He has worked on seven Super Bowls, serving as Executive Producer on three. At the Olympics, he produced the coverage of basketball’s original Dream Team, and he has produced the swimming coverage of every medalwinning race by Michael Phelps. Today, he is best known for his work in golf, where he has produced 25 U.S. Opens, eight British Opens, every Ryder Cup since 1993, and more.

TOMMY ROY

Tommy has been an incredible leader of our golf productions for decades, and everything else he has touched — most notably, swimming at the Olympics — sets new standards for excellence. He’s among the most respected and well-liked people in our business, and a true Hall of Famer in every respect.

– Rick Cordella, NBC Sports, President

When I look at Tommy’s body of work, I’m absolutely gobsmacked. The man has produced Super Bowls, NBA Finals, major venues at the Olympics, and, of course, almost every major golf tournament the sport has known. That alone makes you say “wow”, but it’s the quality of the presentations in all those disparate events that makes him an all-time great.

– Fred Gaudelli, NBC Sports, NFL, Executive Producer and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

Nobody exudes more joy doing their job than Tommy Roy does. His joy of sports, translates into the show he produces.

– Drew Esocoff, Sunday Night Football Director and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

I have known Tommy for 25 years and worked with him for the past 14. There isn’t a better or more prepared producer and leader than Tommy Roy. He makes every show and product he touches better, and rests industry standards in the process.

– Mark Lazarus, NBC Universal Media Group, Chairman

Tommy Roy is a giant in the world of sports broadcasting as he has brought a number of the biggest moments in sports into our living rooms over a career than spans more than 40 years. He has been instrumental in the evolution of televised golf, and his in-the-moment storytelling ability combined with his passion and reverence for our game and its complexities are on full display in every telecast.

– Jay Monahan, PGA TOUR, Commissioner

Tommy revolutionized golf production, elevating it from a sleepy, slow production to a dynamic, fast-paced, storytelling-driven narrative that was punctuated by his innovative replay sequences in the big moment. Tommy’s instincts are at their best down the stretch when he expertly chronicles the moment and the emotions, weaving them together in the exquisite storytelling that defines NBC’s golf coverage.

– Molly Solomon, NBC Olympics, Executive Producer & President

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