History of Kenny Albert in Timeline

Kenny Albert is a prominent American sportscaster, distinguished as the son of famed NBA commentator Marv Albert. Uniquely, he currently holds the distinction of providing play-by-play commentary for all four major professional sports leagues in the US and Canada (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL). He is also the nephew of Al and Steve Albert, who are sportscasters as well.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 2, 1968: Kenneth Gary Albert Born

On February 2, 1968, Kenneth Gary Albert was born. He is the son of NBA sportscaster Marv Albert and nephew of sportscasters Al Albert and Steve Albert.

1974: Attends New York Rangers Game

In 1974, on his sixth birthday, Kenny Albert's father took him to a New York Rangers game where he filled in as the statistician for the rest of the game.

1981: Covers High School Sports

In 1981, Kenny Albert began covering high school sports for the Port Washington News at Paul D. Schreiber High School.

1986: Continues High School Sports Coverage

In 1986, Kenny Albert continued to cover high school sports for the Port Washington News at Paul D. Schreiber High School, marking the end of a five-year period covering those events. He grew up in Sands Point.

1990: Radio Broadcaster for Baltimore Skipjacks

In 1990, Kenny Albert became the radio broadcaster for the American Hockey League's Baltimore Skipjacks.

1990: Graduates from New York University

In 1990, Kenny Albert graduated from New York University with a degree in broadcasting and journalism. He was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and worked at WNYU radio.

1992: Leaves Baltimore Skipjacks

In 1992, Kenny Albert ended his tenure as the radio broadcaster for the Baltimore Skipjacks.

1994: Joins NFL on Fox

In 1994, Kenny Albert began as an announcer with the NFL on Fox after Fox acquired the rights to the NFL.

2002: Winter Olympics Coverage Begins

In 2002, Kenny Albert started his work for NBC's Olympics coverage as a play-by-play announcer for men's and women's ice hockey at the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.

2005: Part-time Announcer for Washington Nationals

In 2005, Kenny Albert became a part-time announcer on Washington Nationals telecasts.

October 25, 2009: Broadcasts NFL and Hosts Yankees Celebration

On October 25, 2009, Kenny Albert called the Minnesota Vikings – Pittsburgh Steelers NFL game for Fox and then hosted the New York Yankees' locker room celebration after they clinched the American League Championship Series.

2011: Broadcasts for Playoff Teams in Same Market

In 2011, Kenny Albert broadcast for two playoff teams in the same market, doing play-by-play for the New York Rangers on WEPN 1050 ESPN radio and filling in on MSG Network for the New York Knicks.

2014: Calls Game 1 of Stanley Cup Finals

In 2014, Kenny Albert called Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals for NBC, filling in for Mike Emrick.

2015: Announces American League Division Series

In 2015, Kenny Albert was the play-by-play announcer for the American League Division Series between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays. He explained a rule and called Jose Bautista's go-ahead home run in Game 5.

2016: Nominated for Sports Emmy Award

In 2016, Kenny Albert was nominated for the Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Personality, Play-by-Play.

2020: Becomes Lead Play-by-Play Announcer for NBC

In 2020, Kenny Albert became NBC's lead play-by-play announcer for the 2020–21 NHL season after Mike Emrick's retirement.

2021: Moves to Turner Sports

In 2021, Kenny Albert moved to Turner Sports after NBC lost its NHL rights.

October 10, 2023: Releases Autobiography "A Mic For All Seasons"

On October 10, 2023, Kenny Albert released his autobiography, "A Mic For All Seasons", with Triumph Publishing, documenting his 30 years of broadcasting, his career rise, relationships, and family.

A Mic for All Seasons: My Three Decades Announcing the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and Olympics

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October 13, 2024: Calls 500th Game for Fox

On October 13, 2024, Kenny Albert became the first play-by-play broadcaster to call 500 regular season or postseason games for the same network, Fox. CBS's Jim Nantz would reach the milestone later that year.