Norm Hitzges

Norm Hitzges is a pioneer in sports talk radio, having cultivated a decades-long career as a host and commentator, and now shares his extensive knowledge and insights through new media. After initiating early morning sports talk radio in the United States at KLIF-AM 570, Norm Hitzges went on to build a distinguished broadcasting career spanning over 48 years, primarily within the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He spent 15 years at KLIF, establishing a format that would revolutionize sports commentary. During this foundational period, Hitzges also demonstrated his literary versatility, authoring ‘Horizons in the Mirror’ in 1971 and following it with the ‘Norm Hitzges Historical Sports Almanac’ in 1991.

His significant contributions to radio broadcasting were later recognized with an induction into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. In early 2000, Hitzges transitioned to KTCK (1310 AM / 96.7 FM, ‘SportsRadio 1310 The Ticket’) after KLIF’s decision to discontinue sports talk programming, where he continued to host his popular morning show. His dynamic presence on air led to a successful pairing with Donovan Lewis for a weekday show beginning in 2015. Beyond radio, Hitzges expanded his broadcast footprint, serving as the television play-by-play voice for the Dallas Sidekicks, providing major league baseball commentary for ESPN, and acting as a color commentator for Texas Rangers broadcasts on HSE.

This new venture continues to leverage his extensive knowledge and unique insights for a global digital audience.