Howard William Cosell (/ k oʊ ˈ s ɛ l /; né Cohen; March 25, 1918 – April 23, 1995) was an American sports journalist, broadcaster and author. Cosell became prominent and influential during his tenure with ABC Sports from 1953 until 1985.

Dec 30, 2024 · Howard Cosell was an American sportscaster who reached the pinnacle of his career as an audacious commentator on television’s Monday Night Football (1970–83) and was simultaneously crowned the nation’s most loved and most hated sports broadcaster.

May 31, 2024 · One of the greatest television stars of all time and known for his arrogant and witty personality, Howard Cosell was an American sports journalist. Check out this biography to get detailed information on his life.

Apr 24, 1995 · Howard Cosell, one of the most controversial broadcasters in the history of sports television, died Sunday of a heart embolism at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York.

Apr 24, 1995 · Howard Cosell was the most revered and reviled sportscaster of his time. His outspoken ``tell it like it is'' style infuriated many viewers and athletes, but it also left an indelible mark on sports coverage and made him one of the most famous men in America.

Apr 24, 1995 · Cosell, who underwent cancer surgery in 1991, died Sunday at NYU’s Hospital for Joint Diseases. He was 77. His grandson, Justin Cohane, said Cosell died of a heart embolism after a long...

Howard William Cosell (March 25, 1918 – April 23, 1995) was an American sports journalist, movie and television actor, and writer. He was known for his sports announcing and for his roles in Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell , Bananas , Fol-de-Rol , and in Sleeper .

May 29, 2018 · COSELL, HOWARD (Howard William Cohen; 1920–1995) U.S. sportscaster, commentator for abc's "Monday Night Football" from 1970 to 1983; one of the most outspoken, colorful, and controversial national sports reporters and …

Apr 24, 1995 · Howard Cosell, who delighted and infuriated listeners during a 30-year career as the nation's best- known and most outspoken sports broadcaster, died yesterday at the Hospital for Joint...

Identified as the foremost sports television journalist of the 1970s, Howard Cosell consistently distinguished himself from the field by his presentation and content. He was, as a TV Guide poll in the 1970s revealed, both the most popular and the least popular sportscaster of his day.