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Greg Sharpe, the longtime announcer of Nebraska Cornhuskers football games, has died at the age of 61, the school announced on Saturday.
Sharpe had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 10 months prior to his death on Friday. Sharpe, who was from Kansas, called Kansas State football and basketball games from 1996 to 2002. He called three Nebraska football games in 2007 and then became the Huskers’ football announcer thereafter. He also called baseball games for Nebraska.
“While his passion and energy on the call of Husker football and baseball brought joy to so many for the past 17 seasons, it comforts us to know that his legacy will live on through these same moments that he narrated and through the relationships that he built,” his family’s statement said. “While the public knew him for his booming voice and infectious personality, those closest to him knew him for his loyalty and dedication to them.”
For 17 years, Greg Sharpe spoke past the microphone and into our hearts.
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) February 15, 2025
His legacy will be woven into the moments he narrated and carried on through the relationships he built.
We are deeply saddened by Greg’s passing and send our deepest condolences to the Sharpe family. pic.twitter.com/AlSMYL6R0K
Big Ten Network had produced a cool video of Sharpe prior to his death that highlighted all the support he had received.
Our thoughts are with Greg Sharpe and his family.
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) February 15, 2025
The longtime voice of the @Huskers passed away Friday following a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.@BTNJourney spent time with Sharpe in the fall to spotlight the outpouring of support he had received. pic.twitter.com/3JHol2N6EC
Sharpe received plenty of tributes following the news of his death.
Greg Sharpe was as good a man as you will find. Whether you met him in person or through the airwaves, his warmth and kindness impacted you.
— Matt Schick (@ESPN_Schick) February 15, 2025
In a recent text exchange he shared this:
“Most people don’t believe me but I’m at peace with whatever the Lord has in mind for me. The…
In my short time at Nebraska, Greg Sharpe was a true professional and a great man who i enjoyed speaking with. He was a true husker. Truly inspiring to see him fight and still show up everyday battling such a terrible disease.
— Terrance Knighton (@Coach_Knighton) February 15, 2025
Rest in peace to a legend
Condolences to his family
Greg Sharpe is a true Husker legend. RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/OYjFFavlWA
— Adam Carriker (@AdamCarriker94) February 15, 2025
Sad day for all of Husker Nation
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) February 15, 2025
Greg Sharpe was an incredible man that always put a smile on my face in every interaction we had
A fighter with a great soul
Rest in peace to a legend pic.twitter.com/VwHd4QiiF4
Even Nebraska’s governor shared a nice message regarding Sharpe.
Greg Sharpe was the voice of Nebraska’s cherished football and baseball traditions for nearly two decades. He invited all of us to be part of something bigger than ourselves. He led a heroic battle against cancer, and his story inspired Nebraskans across the state. Suzanne and I… https://t.co/HtjIuoGC6f
— Governor Jim Pillen (@TeamPillen) February 15, 2025
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