Mike Patrick

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mike-patrick

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Mike Patrick born?September 9, 1944
2. When did Mike Patrick die?April 20, 2025
3. What was Mike Patrick's job?ESPN
4. What is the career highlight?Long tenure with ESPN
5. Who was Mike Patrick?Mike Patrick was a famous American sportscaster who worked for many years at ESPN, telling fans about exciting games.
6. What did Mike Patrick do at ESPN?He was a play‑by‑play announcer, explaining the game, describing strategies, and sharing the excitement of sports for millions of viewers.

Sportscaster: A professional who provides commentary and analysis for sporting events, often on television or radio.
ESPN: A multinational sports programming and media company, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, known for its extensive coverage of athletic events.
Tenure: The period of time during which an individual holds a particular office or position.
Commentary: Spoken description of an event, typically provided by someone knowledgeable about the subject.