The legendary Madison Square Garden -Croep Al Trautwig died Monday, 69 years old.
Fans, friends and colleagues went to social media to share the sad news and to express their sorrow after his death.
“I am sad to share the news that we have lost a legendary voice in sport,” wrote ESPN's Alan Hahn.
“But we have lost much more than that. He was not only a friend, but a mentor and a teacher. He was personally one of my biggest support sources when I moved to this career. '
The broadcast career of Trautwig included for decades when he became a beloved figure among sports fans in New York City. Metropolitan Diehards became familiar with the work of Trautwig and fulfilled tasks for the MSG network.
The legendary sports broadcaster of New York City Al Trautwig died Monday, 69 years old
The legendary broadcaster also worked with ABC, NBC and the USA network during its illustrious career.
The death of Trautwig only came a few days before his birthday on 26 February.
“Rip to Al Trautwig,” wrote a fan on X. “A legend that many of us listen to. His voice reflects Rangers hockey for me forever. '
“Knowing up watching him on MSG. Sad day, 'another one added.
'First long and now Trautwig', a third Chimed in, with reference to the death of Mike Lange on February 19. 'Losing some major votes. Tear and prayed to his family. '
Veteran sports anchor Bruce Beck vocals The praise of Trautwig and wrote, 'sad to hear from the death of Al Trautwig. He was an old colleague and friend. He was the legendary host of @Msgnetworks. '
“He only needed a clipboard with a few nuts and would just go. When it came to extremely speaking – he was one of the best ever. Rip Al. '
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