Al Albert (sportscaster)
Al Albert | |
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| Born | Alan Aufrichtig Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Ohio University |
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Alan Albert (born Alan Aufrichtig in
Tuesday Night Fights
.
Education
Albert obtained his degree from Ohio University, where he played hockey and lacrosse. He played goalie for both sports. Albert was invited to training camp by the New York Rangers and ended up playing a single season for the Toledo Blades.[1]
Career
Albert started his broadcasting career in Denver, working for a local broadcasting company called KOA and also
New York Nets and New York Islanders.[1] He was the voice for the Nuggets for 21 years until he decided to leave Denver in 1996. In 1999, he joined the Indiana Pacers as a play-by-play man. He worked there until 2007.[2]
On January 24, 1984, Albert, working for USA network, called what
Carrier Dome ever.[3][4] Syracuse faced Boston College, and the teams were tied 73–73 after a missed free throw by Boston College's Martin Clark. Sean Kerins passed the rebound to Pearl Washington who took three steps and made a half court shot to win the game. Albert's call lives on as The Greatest Play-by-Play Call in the Carrier Dome ever: "Washington, two seconds, OHHHH! 'The Pearl' hits it ..at midcourt." Syracuse University basketball fans call that the greatest nine words in Syracuse history.[5][6]
Awards and honors
In 1995, he won the Sam Taub Award for excellence in boxing broadcasting journalism.[7]
Family
Albert hails from a family of broadcasters. His brothers, Marv and Steve Albert, and a nephew, Kenny, are also play-by-play sports commentators.
References
- ^ a b c "Pacers: Al Albert". NBA. Archived from the original on September 7, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ a b Saunders, Dusty (May 23, 2010). "Longtime Nuggets voice Al Albert back in Denver, his "true home"". The Denver Post. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
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- ^ Pierce, Charles P. (April 21, 2016). "Remembering Syracuse legend Pearl Washington". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ Wall, Kevin M. (April 12, 2016). "Pearl Washington: Inspiration On & Off the Court". Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ International Boxing Hall of Fame/BWAA Awards