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Athletes Are Just Like Us: HOF Edition - Dick Vitale

by Afraidofedhochuli

created April 09, 2008, last edited February 10, 2009

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At Afraid of Ed Hochuli we like to do a weekly article where we deconstruct someone in the world of sports (usually an athlete) and discuss why they are just like us.

I am bringing it to the masses at Armchair for the first time with my Hall of Fame Edition.

The Basketball Hall of Fame has announced it's inductees, and in honor of that I give you:

Dick Vitale

Vitale has done DiGiorno Pizza Commercials, using his catch phrase "Yeah, Baby!" to show his love of the pizza.
This cat just likes the crust but enjoys it enough to say his catchphrase: "Meow, Meow Meow."

Dickie V. is found, quite often, mingling in the student sections at the College Basketball games he calls. Here we see him celebrating Christmas with some rowdy fans.
This guy was also celebrating Christmas with rowdy fans...but his night didn't end up like Vitale's.

Double dates with Dick and his wife are wonderful affairs.
But these kids also go on fun double dates...and look! They like pizza, too!!

Here we see Dick showing off his ball handling skills.
Which, really, can be taught to anyone.

Some people are afraid of Vitale...
especially when he bears such a close resemblance to the thing that hides in your closet.

Every now and then you can catch him crowd surfing with his favorite fans.
But, come on, every band on every continent knows how to stage a good crowd surf.

Don't ever say that Dick doesn't know how to dress,
because bow ties are totally in right now.

Last but not least, we see one of Dick's wonderful Glamour Shots.
He got it taken at a very reputable photographer. One who has done the likes of this lovely J. Lo. impersonator.
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There you have it, Dick Vitale being just like us.

If you like it, Armchair, let me know and I will continue to post these here..

Also you can check out:

Athletes Are Just Like Us: A-Rod Edition

Athletes Are Just Like Us: T.O. Edition

Athletes Are Just Like Us: Tiger Woods Edition

Athletes Are Just Like Us: David Beckham Edition

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

598 days ago

Score 2

Why were you holding out on us?

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AfraidofedhochuliDraft Pick

598 days ago

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because it is sooooooooo time consuming. fine, Manny...because you like it, I will post here as well. Starting Next week. EVERY tuesday.

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

598 days ago

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AWESOME!

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LASportsblogAAA-er

598 days ago

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To be consistent, it is pretty much pictures with captions, which wouldn't really make this an article. So I gotta say like I've said to others - while I enjoyed it, it belongs in the locker room. I could be wrong though - usually am.

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AfraidofedhochuliDraft Pick

598 days ago

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if that is so, i am fine with it.

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LASportsblogAAA-er

598 days ago

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Ya, don't doubt that I enjoyed it!

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

598 days ago

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It's enough effort, enough sports commentary and creativity to warrant an "Opinion" post. If it wasn't funny and it sucked, it should be a Lockerroom post... =)

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LASportsblogAAA-er

598 days ago

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I'm just trying to stay consistent. I gave jam/jam and frank heat about posting articles with nothing but pictures and basically captions and moved their stuff to the locker room. I gave Matt the respect of not touching his work. I'll stay consistent nonetheless.

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

598 days ago

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These are sports and sport related pics with interwoven SPORTS opinion, not fluff, weak sub-porn and/or cheesecake pics with no purpose...

AOEH is a semi =) respected member of the community with a proven track record, not a leech of attention.

I say WELL DONE, AOEH and I now look forward to future Tuesdays!!

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AfraidofedhochuliDraft Pick

598 days ago

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oh, manny, flattery will get you everywhere!