Who is norm hitzges

Get well soon, Norm! Knocked a bit sideways today by the news that Norm is fighting cancer I've known Norm longer than I've known anyone else at the radio station, and not by just a little bit Joey Hayden. Sports digital producer with The Dallas Morning News since Get the latest D-FW sports news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox. By signing up you agree to our privacy policy. Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas.

He had no doubt that Norm would make a great subject. Norm is so passionate about sports and has been for so long. He makes the days when our teams are not doing well much better, by understanding things on a deeper level. Norm says his days are much better because of his wife Mary. The two have been inseparable since they married in I was just drawn in by his charismatic personality. His athleticism earned more medals, and he became a sports hero, especially in his home country.

Norm and Mary became fascinated when they learned how he went on after his athletic career to open an orphanage that has housed over 90 children and to open the Kip Keino school in Kenya.

Maybe he appreciated it because the story felt familiar—after all, Norm has also used his fame to help others. Knocked a bit sideways today by the news that Norm is fighting cancer I've known Norm longer than I've known anyone else at the radio station, and not by just a little bit Join the Observer community and help support independent local journalism in Dallas.

Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox. Support Us Dallas' independent source of local news and culture. Norm Hitzges left with Helio Castraneves. Hitzges, 76, made the announcement on his show Norm and D Invasion , which he co-hosts with Donovan Lewis on Bladder cancer is a rare form of the disease and affects fewer than , people a year.

The Texas Radio Hall of Famer said he will continue working while undergoing treatment. Hitzges received an outpouring of support on social media. Support the independent voice of Dallas and help keep the future of Dallas Observer free. Support Us. Keep Dallas Observer Free.