Career Timeline of Gary Cohen: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 19, 2025

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1981: Graduation from Columbia University

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.

1983: Voice of the Spartanburg Spinners

In 1983, Gary Cohen began working as the voice of the minor league Spartanburg Spinners.

1984: Voice of the Spartanburg Spinners

In 1984, Gary Cohen worked as the voice of the minor league Spartanburg Spinners.

1986: Voice of the Durham Bulls

In 1986, Gary Cohen worked as the voice of the minor league Durham Bulls.

1987: Voice of the Pawtucket Red Sox and Brown University Football

In 1987, Gary Cohen worked as the voice of the minor league Pawtucket Red Sox and also called football games for Brown University.

1988: Voice of the Pawtucket Red Sox and Providence College Ice Hockey/Basketball

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.

1989: Joins the Mets Broadcast Team

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.

1992: Olympic Hockey Announcer

In 1992, Gary Cohen called Olympic hockey games at the Winter Olympics.

1994: Olympic Hockey Announcer

In 1994, Gary Cohen called Olympic hockey games at the Winter Olympics.

1995: St. John's Basketball Announcer

In 1995, Gary Cohen began broadcasting St. John's college basketball games on WFAN.

1998: Olympic Hockey Announcer

In 1998, Gary Cohen called Olympic hockey games at the Winter Olympics.

2002: End of St. John's Announcing Role

In 2002, WFAN lost the radio rights to St. John's games, ending Gary Cohen's broadcasting duties for the team.

2003: Mets' Lead Radio Voice

In 2003, Gary Cohen became the Mets' lead radio voice following the retirement of Bob Murphy.

November 9, 2005: Play-by-Play Announcer for SNY

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).