Trivia

Was the ABC announcer for the 1989 World Series when on October 17, 1989 (the third game of the Series), the Loma Prieta earthquake struck.

Was the announcer for the legendary 1980 Olympic Ice Hockey "Miracle on Ice" between team USA and the Soviet team.

Cincinnati Reds play-by-play announcer (1970-1972). San Francisco Giants play-by-play announcer (1974-1976).

His broadcasting career began in Hawaii in 1968, calling the games of the Hawaii Islanders Triple-A baseball team in the Pacific Coast League. He also called play-by-play for the University of Hawaii's football and basketball teams, and was named Hawaii's "Sportscaster of the Year" in 1969.

Attended Arizona State University, where he majored in radio and television and minored in journalism.

On February 9, 2006, Michaels was traded by Walt Disney Pictures to regain the copyright of Walt Disney's first major animation character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, from Universal. Michaels took no offense at this transaction noting, "Oswald is definitely worth more than a fourth-round draft choice. I'm going to be a trivia answer someday.".

Ranked #9 by the American Sportscasters Association in its list of the Top 50 Sportscasters of All-Time. (January 2009)

ABC Sports' lead baseball play-by-play announcer from 1983-1989 and 1994-1995.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6633 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on October 13, 2004.

Has two children: Jennifer Michaels and Steven Michaels.

Claims in his lifetime, he has never knowingly eaten a vegetable. He added that he is proof vegetables are not needed to survive.

Attended and graduated from Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, California (1962).

Has two younger siblings: David Michaels and Susan Michaels.