Al Trautwig is a sports commentator known for his work with MSG Network, ABC, NBC, NBC Sports Network, and USA Network. His most recent roles involved pre-game and post-game coverage for the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. He also occasionally served as a play-by-play announcer for both teams, demonstrating his versatility in sports broadcasting.
On February 26, 1956, Alan Trautwig was born. He later became a sports commentator for various networks, including MSG Network, ABC, and NBC.
In 1978, Al Trautwig began anchoring Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) games.
In 1986, Al Trautwig served as a television pit reporter alongside Jim McKay for ABC Sports' coverage of the Indianapolis 500.
In 1987, Al Trautwig served as a television pit reporter alongside Jim McKay for ABC Sports' coverage of the Indianapolis 500.
In 1991, Al Trautwig became the host of the New York Yankees' pre- and post-game shows on MSG Network.
In 1992, Al Trautwig concluded anchoring Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) games.
In 1996, Al Trautwig became one of the original hosts for Classic Sports Network.
In 2000, Al Trautwig replaced John Tesh as play by play announcer of U.S. national and international gymnastics competitions for NBC.
In 2000, Al Trautwig was named the New York Sportscaster of the Year.
In 2001, Al Trautwig's tenure as host of the New York Yankees' pre- and post-game shows on MSG Network came to an end.
From 2004, Al Trautwig began co-anchoring coverage of the Tour de France on Versus.
In 2004, Al Trautwig was the play by play announcer of U.S. national and international gymnastics competitions for NBC.
From 2005, Al Trautwig co-anchored USA Network's coverage of the US Open tennis tournament.
In 2006, Al Trautwig hosted the MSG show "Al Trautwig's MSG Vault," featuring vintage footage of the Knicks and Rangers.
Until 2007, Al Trautwig co-anchored coverage of the Tour de France on Versus.
During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Al Trautwig described a gymnast's pre-Olympics injury with a simile.
In 2008, Al Trautwig was the play by play announcer of U.S. national and international gymnastics competitions for NBC.
Until 2008, Al Trautwig co-anchored USA Network's coverage of the US Open tennis tournament.
In 2012, Al Trautwig was the play by play announcer of U.S. national and international gymnastics competitions for NBC.
During the 2016 Rio Olympics, Al Trautwig caused controversy by repeatedly referring to Simone Biles's adoptive parents as her biological grandparents, refusing to acknowledge them as her parents. Following backlash, he was eventually removed from gymnastics commentary duty.
In 2016, Al Trautwig was the play by play announcer of U.S. national and international gymnastics competitions for NBC.
In November 2019, viewers expressed concern about Al Trautwig's health after a broadcast appearance.
On February 24, 2025, Alan Trautwig passed away. He was known for his work as a sports commentator on various networks and pre-game shows.
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