Hank Goldberg, a longtime South Florida radio host and TV character, handed away Monday in his Las Vegas house. He died on his birthday on the age of 82 after an extended battle with kidney illness, his household confirmed.
A staple of the sports activities discuss trade in Miami for greater than 25 years, Goldberg started work within the Seventies as the colour analyst for the Miami Dolphins from 1978-1992. He spent that point protecting the franchise’s golden period underneath legendary coach Don Shula, with whom he shaped a detailed relationship.
Goldberg, who obtained his begin ghost-writing Jimmy The Greek’s syndicated playing column, broke Shula’s retirement story after the 1995 season.
Goldberg — whose nickname was the “Hammer” — was a part of the Dolphins radio crew through the franchise’s Perfect Season in 1972.
Goldberg additionally went on to spend 9 years at native TV station, WTVJ, from 1983-1992.
He grew to become best-known for internet hosting his radio discuss present on WQAM from 1993-2009. At the identical time, in 1993, Goldberg started to work for ESPN protecting the Dolphins beat along with serving because the community’s horseracing handicapping professional. He labored at ESPN as an NFL reporter and NFL handicapping professional for 20 years.
Goldberg’s father, Hy, was a legendary Newark sports activities author who lined the New York Yankees.
Goldberg, who was ready for a kidney transplant, had his proper leg amputated beneath the knee final October as a result of problems. He was present process dialysis 3 times per week.
Goldberg is survived by his sister. Arrangements for a memorial service have but to be introduced.
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