‘Mr. ACC’ Mike Hogewood dead at 65 |
Longtime ACC broadcaster Mike Hogewood died on Wednesday. He was 65.
Hogewood was known around the Southeast for his play-by-play, sideline reporter and host duties for events such as the ACC Tournament and more conference action in football and basketball for Jefferson Pilot then Raycom and ACC Network broadcasts. Hogewood was a Greensboro, North Carolina native and a sports director for 15 years with Greensboro’s WFMY News 2 until 2001. “Mike was a dear friend of the ACC for as long as I can remember,” ACC commissioner John Swofford told WFMY Wednesday. “Whether it was ACC Football, Basketball or Olympic Sports, he consistently brought his wealth of knowledge to fans across the league. He was (a) pillar of the Greensboro sports community from his many years as a sports anchor at WGHP and WFMY. Mike will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.” “The ACC lost a legend last night with the passing of Mike Hogewood,” said Raycom’s Jimmy Rayburn. “He was a fixture of ACC sports for over 30 years, first with Jefferson Pilot Sports and later with Raycom Sports. Mike was one of the most versatile announcers in the business, performing play-by-play, sideline and host duties for football, men’s & women's basketball, and Olympic sports telecasts. The enthusiasm he brought to every broadcast was contagious. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike’s wife Nancy and the entire Hogewood family. We will all miss him." Hogewood’s impact on the broadcast community was evident in the response to Wednesday’s news on social media: RIP Mike Hogewood, a longtime fixture in ACC basketball and football. Hogewood brought passion, enthusiasm and kindness to everything he did in the ACC. A real pro. pic.twitter.com/m8Gbz2MdhO Sad news tonight in #ACC, with passing of Mike Hogewood. He was a staple on the @RaycomSports @FOXSportsSouth TV coverage for decades. Always enthusiastic and passionate about the sports he broadcast. Thoughts & prayers to family & friends. We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, Mike Hogewood. Our thoughts and hearts go out to his family and close friends. pic.twitter.com/XsW4qMzxiS So sorry to hear about the passing of Mike Hogewood. We were at many events together when he was at WFMY. He did great work with the ACC as well. RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/ufEtdolsyg Just heard the news about Mike Hogewood's passing. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family. I arrived in NC in 1995, and met Mike Hogewood that fall. People told me he was the "ACC Guy," and I could learn from him. Talking to him, I always felt smarter afterwards. Always friendly towards me. We shared laughs, frustrations, and smiles. Saddened by his passing. #RIPMike Completely shocked by the news of Mike Hogewood’s passing, honored to have worked with him on his last broadcast. He was so talented and passionate about his craft, and an amazing mentor and friend to me. #rip #acclegend Hearing via @ErinESummers of the passing of Mike Hogewood. Fondly referred to as, “Mr ACC” he was the face of conference sports for many of us growing up. He was a fun, informative and gracious guest on our podcast with @Patrick_Hite. Peace be with you and your family. pic.twitter.com/23f9JAdNlI At every ACC Tournament our A1 would always play the old JP “sail with the pilot” song in the moments leading up to air. Hog belting out the words to that tune will be a lasting memory. He genuinely loved what he did and will be missed. Stunned to learn of the passing of Mike Hogewood tonight. #theACC and all of us with @RaycomSports and @FOXSportsSouth have lost a loyal friend. Mike and I go back a long time. Sad night. We mourn the passing of legendary broadcaster Mike Hogewood. It was an honor to have him call many of our games ???? pic.twitter.com/FtSrcuNH0g Mike Hogewood was a Saturday morning fixture growing up in the Neff household. “Hogey” was such a voice for the #ACC, and a main reason for my love of the league since childhood. So sad to learn of the sudden death today of my friend Mike Hogewood-- a major news/sports journalist/personality for many years in the Greensboro market. Thoughts and prayers are with his family tonight. pic.twitter.com/4zeLTDmmBG There’s a lot that can be said about Mike Hogewood. What I’ll say is that he was extraordinarily kind and helpful to me, always going out of his way to make sure I had what I needed when I was doing a story at WFMY that he could aid me with https://t.co/bISDvw9Pru Sorry to hear of the passing of Mike Hogewood. Enjoyed watching him as a local sportscaster as a college student and was honored to later work with him during my time @DemonDeacons and @theACC. Always prepared and always cared so much about what he was covering. pic.twitter.com/veoQFAhVFI So sad to hear of Mike Hogewood passing @WFMY His coverage of our UNCG Soccer National Championships in the 1980's was incredible!! Thx u Mike u will be missed. Prayers to his family. #Legend #ACC #GodBless https://t.co/a37d955JCM
Your mark is forever on the ACC & the Triad as a whole. Rest in peace Mike, rest in peace. I know the good Lord will get the most enthusiastic play-by-play from you!
Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. https://t.co/IkfIjd8Fp0
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