Altroutwig, a sports commentator who covered the New York Yankees, New York Knicks and New York Rangers, has passed away, and his former colleague revealed in a social media post Monday. He was 68 years old.
Alan Hearn has created a post about the MSG Network's broadcasting stations.
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“It's sad to share the news that we've lost the legendary voice in sports. But we've lost more than that,” he wrote to X. , Personally, it's one of my biggest support resources when I moved into this career. ”
Al Trautwig will be attending a special announcement by Madison Square Garden Company at Beacon Theater on December 1, 2015. (Rob Kim/Getty Images)
Trautwig was a longtime broadcaster on the MSG network as it covered pre-match and post-match shows for Knicks and Rangers. He would occasionally give commentary on each play.
He covered the NHL with the USA Network and hosted “SportsNite” at ABC Sports early in his career. However, fans of New York City's sports knew him from coverage of the local top teams. In addition to his Knicks and Rangers coverage, Trautwig also made pre- and post-match coverage for the Yankees before moving from MSG to Yes Network.
He worked for the MSG network until 2021.
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“The MSG network is truly saddened by the news that Al Trautwig has passed away,” the station said. New York Post. “Al has been a staple of the Knicks, Rangers and Yankees coverage of the MSG Network for over 30 years, and his passion for the team he covered could not be denied.
“He leaves behind one of the great legacies in New York's sports broadcasting history. Our thoughts and prayers belong to Al's family and friends.”
Trautwig fans have also become heavier on social media.
Trautwig He spoke to Newsday Last year he was treated for cancer and was hoping to fully recover from the illness.
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Al Trautwig and Cathy Trautwig will be sharing Good Gala in New York City on April 4, 2022. (Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
The cause of death has not been revealed.
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