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Howard Cosell was a sports journalist, lawyer and military personnel, born on March 25, 1918 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Howard Cosell died on April 23, 1995 at the age of 77. Schooling on record includes Alexander Hamilton High School and New York University School of Law. Listed accolades include Arthur Ashe Courage Award, Sports Lifetime Achievement Award and International Boxing Hall of Fame (2010).
My Take
Howard Cosell remains one of the most fearless voices broadcasting ever produced. He openly called himself arrogant, pompous, and obnoxious, and somehow turned that into an art form across three decades at ABC. A trained lawyer from NYU Law, he brought intellect and unflinching candor to sports, especially his legendary boxing coverage and rapport with Muhammad Ali. What I respect most is his refusal to flatter or play it safe. In an era of cautious, sanitized commentary, Cosell's willingness to say exactly what he thought feels almost radical, and his Hall of Fame legacy is fully earned.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Howard Cosell
- Name (Japanese)
- ハワード・コセル
- Reading
- はわーど・こせる
- Born
- March 25, 1918 – April 23, 1995
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
- Occupation
- sports journalist / lawyer / journalist / military personnel / presenter
2. Background
- High school
- Alexander Hamilton High School
- University
- New York University School of Law
Awards & achievements
- Arthur Ashe Courage Award
- Sports Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2010 International Boxing Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard%20Cosell
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1472983
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Cosell born?
Born March 25, 1918.
When did Howard Cosell die?
Died April 23, 1995, aged 77.
Where was Howard Cosell from?
Howard Cosell was from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States.
What did Howard Cosell do?
Howard Cosell worked as sports journalist, lawyer, journalist, military personnel, presenter.
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