Verne Lundquist
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Early Life and Education
Merton Laverne Lundquist Jr. was born on July 17, 1940, in Duluth, Minnesota. Though he spent his early years in Minnesota, he later moved to Texas, where he completed his schooling at Austin High School in Austin. He went on to attend Texas Lutheran University, graduating in 1962. While in college, he actively participated in baseball and basketball. Following his undergraduate studies, Lundquist briefly attended Augustana Seminary in Illinois. He is an American citizen and is of white ethnicity.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 17 Jul, 1940
- Age
- 79 yrs
- Occupations
- Sports commentator
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Duluth
- Education
- Texas Lutheran University
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American sportscaster
- Net Worth 2021
- 2 million
Though little is publicly documented about his immediate family, Lundquist's early interest in broadcasting and his distinctive voice became defining traits of his professional development.
Start in Broadcasting and Early Career Highlights
From a young age, Lundquist was drawn to the world of broadcasting. His career began at WFAA-TV in Dallas, Texas, where he served as a sports anchor. He also worked at KTBC and contributed to radio broadcasts. One of his early notable roles was as a commentator for the locally popular game show "Bowling for Dollars" in 1970, aired on WFAA-TV, an ABC affiliate.
In 1967, Lundquist joined the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network, where he remained until 1984. During this tenure, he became widely known for his enthusiastic commentary, including the memorable phrase “sickest man in America” during the Cowboys’ Super Bowl XII season in 1977. In 1974, he was hired by ABC Sports as a sportscaster, where he worked for seven years before departing in 1981.
