Veteran sports broadcaster Al Trautwig, 68, dies
Briefly

Al Trautwig, a prominent sports broadcaster, passed away at 68 due to cancer complications. His career spanned over three decades, during which he became a familiar voice for New York's major sports teams including the Knicks, Rangers, and Yankees. He covered 16 Olympic Games and received multiple Emmy Awards for his contributions. MSG Networks honored him as a significant figure in their sports coverage, expressing condolences and recognizing his impactful storytelling style. Tributes highlighted his role as a mentor and friend in the sports community, emphasizing his passion for sports and his versatile broadcasting skills.
Al was a staple on MSG Networks' Knicks, Rangers and Yankees coverage for more than 30 years, and his passion for the teams he covered was undeniable.
We lost a legendary voice in sports. But we lost a lot more than that. Al Trautwig had an amazing voice and knew how to use it the way a tenor could bring depth and intensity to a song.
Read at ESPN.com
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