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Quote by Mike Tirico

“I wrote six versions of a 30-second tease for an NBA game. You never get it right on the first try.”

Quote by Mike Tirico

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Mike Tirico is a seasoned sports announcer, born on December 13, 1966. He has had a career spanning over 30 years in the sports broadcasting industry, working for major sports media outlets such as ESPN, NBC, and ABC. Tirico is known for his professional announcing style and deep understanding of sports events. more

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