From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Gary Cohen made an impact.
Gary Cohen is a prominent American sportscaster, renowned for his play-by-play announcing for the New York Mets in both radio and television broadcasts. Cohen is highly regarded in the baseball community and is considered one of the best baseball announcers. His career is defined by his long-standing association with the Mets and his contributions to baseball broadcasting.
In 1981, Gary Cohen graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He also began his broadcasting career with WKCR Sports, announcing baseball, football, men's basketball and men's soccer games.
In 1983, Gary Cohen began working as the voice of the minor league Spartanburg Spinners.
In 1984, Gary Cohen worked as the voice of the minor league Spartanburg Spinners.
In 1986, Gary Cohen worked as the voice of the minor league Durham Bulls.
In 1987, Gary Cohen worked as the voice of the minor league Pawtucket Red Sox and also called football games for Brown University.
In 1988, Gary Cohen worked as the voice of the minor league Pawtucket Red Sox and also called ice hockey and basketball games for Providence College.
In 1989, Gary Cohen joined the New York Mets' broadcast team. From 1988 to 1989 he also called ice hockey and basketball games for Providence College.
In 1992, Gary Cohen called Olympic hockey games at the Winter Olympics.
In 1994, Gary Cohen called Olympic hockey games at the Winter Olympics.
In 1995, Gary Cohen began broadcasting St. John's college basketball games on WFAN.
In 1998, Gary Cohen called Olympic hockey games at the Winter Olympics.
In 2002, WFAN lost the radio rights to St. John's games, ending Gary Cohen's broadcasting duties for the team.
In 2003, Gary Cohen became the Mets' lead radio voice following the retirement of Bob Murphy.
On November 9, 2005, it was announced that Gary Cohen would become the play-by-play announcer for the new Mets cable television network, SportsNet New York (SNY).
In September 2022, Gary Cohen, along with Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling, pre-recorded announcements for the MTA New York City Subway 7 line.
In May 2024, Gary Cohen received an honorary doctoral degree from Seton Hall, where he also delivered a commencement speech.
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