Steve Albert facts for kids

Steve Albert is a well-known American sportscaster. He was born Stephen Aufrichtig on April 26, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York. Steve is famous for his exciting play-by-play announcing for many sports teams. He covered basketball, baseball, and even boxing during his long career.

What is a Sportscaster?

A sportscaster is someone who describes sports games as they happen. They help fans feel like they are right there in the action! Steve Albert was a play-by-play announcer. This means he told listeners exactly what was happening on the field or court.

Steve's Sports Journey

Steve Albert worked for many different teams. In basketball, he announced games for the New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, Golden State Warriors, and Phoenix Suns. He finished his career with the Phoenix Suns after the 2016–2017 season.

He also covered baseball for the New York Mets. Steve even announced games for the New York Islanders and New York Rangers in hockey. He worked for the Cleveland Crusaders in another sport called indoor soccer. He also reported on sports for TV stations like WCBS-TV, WNBC-TV, and WWOR-TV.

Boxing and Special Events

Steve Albert was also a boxing announcer for 17 years on Showtime Championship Boxing. He described many big fights, including a famous match between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield in 1997. Because of his great work in boxing, he was added to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2018.

He was also the play-by-play announcer for the "MTV Rock N' Jock" celebrity sports specials in the 1990s. He even co-hosted a game show called The Grudge Match.

Albert Family in Sports

Steve Albert comes from a family of famous sportscasters. His older brothers are Marv Albert and Al Albert. His nephew, Kenny Albert, is also a well-known announcer for the NFL on Fox and NHL on TNT. It's a family that loves sports!

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