Dick Crippen

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Dick Crippen is a popular former sports anchor in the Tampa Bay, Florida television market. Crippen began his career at ABC affiliate WLCY Channel 10 in 1965, being one of the station's first on-air personalities. He continued until 1981, when he left for rival WFLA-TV. He anchored the evening sportscasts until the late 1990s.

Crippen now works in community development and as senior advisor for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays baseball team. He also hosts an hour long weekly sports show called Bay Sports with Dick Crippen on Catch 47 (Brighthouse Cable channel 47). The show plays new on Wednesday evenings at 8pm and repeats on Friday and Sunday nights at 8pm. Dick is also a popular speaker speaking on sports, motivation and broadcasting. He is a popular host of many local events, including athletic ceremonies at the University of South Florida.

Crippen has done play by play work on the The Water Channel's American Powerboat Television, ESPN's coverage of Unlimited Hydroplane Circuit, as well as NASCAR'S Motor Racing Network.[1]

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  1. ^ The Water Channel


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