Just Wondering…with Norm Hitzges

Norm Hitzges

A pioneer in sports radio, Norm Hitzges hosted the first full-time sports talk show in morning drive time in the country right here in Dallas Ft Worth over 30 years ago on KLIF. Then, in 2000, Hitzges moved to Sportsradio 96.7 and 1310 The Ticket. Hitzges just completed his 48th year on the air talking sports in Dallas-Fort Worth. He announced his retirement on Thursday, June 15, 2023, and completed his final show on Friday, June 23, 2023. Norm is known for his enthusiasm and knowledge of sports and his penchant for and success for handicapping all sports. But especially for his first love outside of broadcasting: horse racing. Norm also hosts the "Norm-A-Thon", a yearly day-long marathon broadcast to raise money for the homeless in Dallas-Fort Worth. In 22 years, the event has raised $9.5 million for Austin Street Center for the Homeless. Hitzges has been honored by the Texas Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame, the Dallas All Sports Association, and the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame. He lives in Little Elm with his beautiful wife, Mary, and their two dogs Koko and Hazel.