Howard Cosell

Howard Cosell

American sportscaster (1918–1995)
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Howard William Cosell (; Cohen; March 25, 1918 – April 23, 1995) was an American sports journalist and author. Cosell became prominent and influential during his tenure with ABC Radio and ABC Sports from 1953 until 1985.

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Howard Cosell was born on Monday, 25 March 1918 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. His full name at birth was Howard William Cohen. He was best known as a journalist. Cosell's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Sunday, 23 April 1995 in Gramercy Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA at the age of 77. He is buried at Westhampton Cemetery, Westhampton, New York, USA. Howard attended high school at Alexander Hamilton High School. For university, he studied at New York University. His religion is listed as Jewish. He was 6' 1" (185 cm) tall with an average build. He had hazel eyes and salt and pepper hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Aries.

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Full name at birth
Howard William Cohen
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Claim to fame
Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell
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Date of birth
25 March 1918
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Place of birth
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Date of death
23 April 1995
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Age
77 (age at death)
Place of death
Gramercy Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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Cause of death
Cardiac Embolism
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Resting place
Westhampton Cemetery, Westhampton, New York, USA
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Occupation
Journalist, author, radio personality, columnist, sports commentator, lawyer, television personality
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6' 1" (185 cm)
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High school
Alexander Hamilton High School
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  • New York University
  • New York University School of Law
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The importance that our society attaches to sport is incredible. After all, is football a game or a religion? The people of this country have allowed sports to get completely out of hand.

Howard Cosell is known for his role in the documentary McEnroe (2022) as Self (uncredited).

He is also known for his role in the TV mini series Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022) as Self - Host, ABC Sports.

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