Dave Ryan (sportscaster)

Dave Ryan is an American sportscaster best known for his work covering professional and college sports in the Upper Midwest. He spent the majority of his career as a play-by-play announcer and sports talk radio host in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

Ryan's career highlights include play-by-play duties for the Minnesota Twins on television and radio, spanning several decades. He also called games for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Wild, and University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. Ryan was a prominent figure on KFAN 100.3 FM, a sports radio station in Minneapolis, where he hosted various shows, including afternoon drive time programs.

Ryan's broadcasting style was characterized by his enthusiasm, knowledge of the game, and engaging personality. He retired from full-time broadcasting in 2020.