Al Trautwig at Madison Square Garden in December 2013.Photo:Bruce Bennett/Getty
Bruce Bennett/Getty
Al Trautwig, the famed sportscaster and voice of the MSG Network, is dead. He was 68.
His son Alex told theAssociated Pressthat he died on Sunday, Feb. 23, at his home in Long Island due to complications from cancer.
While the type of cancer was not disclosed, Trautwig toldNewsdayin February 2024 he had undergone cancer treatment and had since been “cleared, and now it is just a matter of getting better."
His former colleague Alan Hahn confirmed his death on X, and said he was “sad to share the news that we lost a legendary voice in sports.”
Al Trautwig (left) and John Andariese at a 1991 Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty
Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty
“But we lost a lot more than that. He was not only a friend, but a mentor and a teacher. He was, personally, one of my biggest resources of support when I moved into this career,” Hahn continued.
He further proved his versatility when he worked as a pit reporter for ABC Sports' coverage of the Indianapolis 500 in the late 1980s. He also anchored coverage of the U.S. Open, the Tour de France, the New York City Marathon, Iron Man competitions, international gymnastics events and Little League Baseball.
Al Trautwig at the 1988 Winter Olympics.Steve Fenn/American Broadcasting Companies via Getty
Steve Fenn/American Broadcasting Companies via Getty
Trautwig also worked 16 Olympics and won various Emmys.
One of his most memorable jobs came when he began working with MSG Networks. It was there where he hosted New York Yankees' pre- and postgame shows, Knicks basketball games, Rangers hockey games andJets Journal.
Trautwig’s time with MSG Networks ended in 2021. He then spent time teaching at Adelphi University in Garden City, N.Y. per theNew York Post.
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“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,” their statement continued. “He leaves behind one of the great legacies in New York sports broadcasting history. Our thoughts and prayers are with Al’s family and friends.”
source: people.com
