Cosell
Americannoun
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In the early days of Monday Night Football, Howard Cosell, the original sports media provocateur, often griped about former NFL players leaving the field and walking into the booth.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025
The call from ringside, by the king of obnoxious sportscasting, Howard Cosell, marked the fight and the fighters for the ages.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025
During the US TV broadcast, commentator Howard Cosell summed up the performance: "George Foreman: Too big. Too strong. In perfect shape. The punches crisp from the very beginning."
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025
Noted quarterback evaluator Greg Cosell said it’s a trend that’s going to continue in years to come.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2024
The announcers were hosted by Cosell and a variety of different guest host, among them Frank Gifford, Bruce Jenner, Telly Savalas, Billy Crystal, Cathy Lee Crosby, Lee Majors and others.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024
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