Who was Fred Hickman? Veteran sports announcer passed away at 66

Fred Hickman, a sportscaster on the radio for over four decades, died on Wednesday at the age of 66. Fred Hickman was best known for co-hosting "Sports Tonight" with Nick Charles on CNN beginning in 1980. Fred Hickman was also the first to appear on the air on the Yankee Entertainment and Sports Network (YES) on March 19, 2002.

According to New York Yankees announcer Michael Kay, Fred Hickman was a delight to work with and a joy to be around.





Fred Hickman said he was a consummate pro whom you could trust to steer you in the proper direction on the radio. He was the first voice heard on YES, and his professionalism placed us on the correct route, which we are still on after all these years.

At TBS, Fred Hickman hosted the inaugural "Inside the NBA" season.

Hickman enraged former Los Angeles Lakers player Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 when he was the only media member who did not vote for O'Neal for MVP, preventing him from receiving a unanimous pick. Hickman voted for Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Fred Hickman has previously worked for ESPN and Fox Sports South, and he was an anchor and managing editor for Black News Channel most recently.

FAQ

Who was Fred Hickman?
Frederick Hickman was a former anchor and managing editor for the nightly program of the African-American cable news channel Black News Channel.

What is the Yankee Entertainment and Sports Network (YES)?
Yankee Global Enterprises and other stakeholders control the Yankee Entertainment and Sports Network, an American pay television regional sports network.

Who is a sportscaster?
During a sportscast, someone who narrates the action of a sporting event or provides sports news.