As networks tout their respective results from the Sports Emmy Awards, someone relatively few people watch appropriately claimed one of the top awards.Although hockey on TV does not draw the ratings and viewership of other major sports, it does benefit from the best play-by-play man in the sport, in any sport really. And the efforts of standout Mike "Doc" Emrick were recognized as he was named Outstanding Sports Personality, Play-by-Play.
Emrick brings energy, enthusiasm and information every time he slides behind a microphone. Best of all, he knows games exist whether he's there or not. He's not the show. He simply makes the show better.
Additionally, ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit was named Outstanding Sports Personality, Studio Analyst. He's another deserving winner.
Other top individual winners were Bob Costas (sports host) and Chris Collinsworth (sports event analyst).
ESPN, HBO and NBC claimed seven awards each. A complete list of winners may be found here.