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Mike Breen Biography

Birth Name:Michael Breen

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Fast Facts

  • Named Broadcaster of the Year in 1998 by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association
  • Graduated from Fordham University in 1983
  • Quote: "When you work with someone for so long, you know everything, including when they're about to finish their sentences․"
  • A longtime MSG announcer, he began calling Knicks games in 1992 on the radio affiliate, WFAN
  • Named lead NBC play-by-play announcer for ABC in 2006 following the departure of Al Michaels
  • Often calls basketball games during the Summer Olympics, starting with the 1996 games in Atlanta
  • Enjoys running in his free time and has completed several marathons
  • Voiced early editions of NBA Live, a realistic basketball video game