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Greg Sharpe, the longtime voice of Nebraska football, passed away on Friday at the age of 61 after a 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer. His family announced his passing through the school on Saturday, as reported by Pioneer.
Sharpe had been Nebraska’s play-by-play announcer since 2007 and continued working on several games last season despite his illness. His family described him as a passionate and energetic broadcaster whose voice became an integral part of Husker football and baseball. “His legacy will live on through the moments he narrated and the relationships he built,” the family said in a statement.
For 17 years, Greg Sharpe spoke past the microphone and into our hearts.
His legacy will be woven into the moments he narrated and carried on through the relationships he built.
Advertisement · Scroll to continueWe are deeply saddened by Greg’s passing and send our deepest condolences to the Sharpe family. pic.twitter.com/AlSMYL6R0K
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) February 15, 2025
A Career Built on Passion and Dedication
Sharpe’s career in sports broadcasting began in his hometown of Olathe, Kansas. He attended Kansas State University and later became the play-by-play announcer for K-State football and basketball from 1996 to 2002. In 2007, Nebraska hired him to call the final three games of the season, officially naming him their permanent announcer the following year.
In December 2023, the National Sports Media Association recognized his contributions by naming him Nebraska Sportscaster of the Year. A month later, the Nebraska athletic department honored him by dedicating his workspace as the “Greg Sharpe Radio Booth.”
Tributes from Nebraska’s Athletic Community
Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen expressed deep sorrow at Sharpe’s passing, stating, “Greg was an incredible person and a friend to everyone. He defined what it meant to be a Husker, and he will always be a Husker.”
Ferris State hockey coach Bob Daniels, who recently announced his retirement, also paid tribute to Sharpe, acknowledging his dedication to the sports community.
Greg Sharpe is survived by his wife, Amy, and daughters Emily, Campbell, and Taylor. His legacy as the voice of Nebraska football will forever be remembered by fans and colleagues alike.
