Robert Frank Ortegel (born September 15, 1940, in Evanston, Illinois) was the color commentator for Dallas Mavericks television broadcasts.
After concluding his collegiate career at Bradley University, he began coaching at Mossville Grade School.
During the mid-80s he worked in franchising for Showbiz Pizza Place, Inc. On February 8, 2011, it was announced that he and the Mavericks would part ways after 23 years.
[1] On January 27, 2012, the Mavericks awarded Ortegel a championship ring after their win over the Utah Jazz.
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