Confirmed with Link: RIP Al Trautwig

[WojtekWolski86]

Al Trautwig is about as iconic as the Saxophone of the 90s Knicks/Rangers intro and the Sam Rosen "it's a powerplay goal!" RIP.

 

[Islander Class]

Man. So sorry to see this. Even as an Islanders/Orioles fan growing up in the NYC-area I always appreciated Al's professionalism, and class. Had that unique ability to make big games, feel even bigger. RIP.

 

[HFBS]

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Eh it's not really right to joke about in my opinion. Look, I very much dislike Stan Fischler for many reasons both as a fan in the late 80s/early 90s and when I applied for an internship with him in the early 2000s and he was very crabby on the phone to a young kid who just wanted to get into hockey, but let him enjoy the later years and tweet. He doesn't even live in the NY area anymore.

I found out the first external counsel I worked with in my first legit job passed away, he was around Al's age. And two financial analysts for a competitor both young parents died a few weeks back in an accident. Life is short and goes by quick.

Well, I knew Fischler tangentially and probably talked about it here over time, not that I expect everyone here to remember that. He was best friends with one of my clients for many years and wound up hiring his son as an intern maybe 25 years ago. My client published his books. Eventually they fell out and sued each other. I couldn't stand him and made certain that he knew it. I didn't call him a prick for nothing.

 

[Jayan]

Really sad to learn about this.

With Sam retiring and now Al passing there are some big shoes to fill in our broadcasts.

 

[kovazub94]

RIP, Al. You were a part of my 90' and '00 Rangers fandom!

 

[McRanger92]

This one really hits home. You could hear Trautwig's voice in my house everyday when I was a kid while my parents made dinner. getting old sucks. I hope Al's love of the game and NY sports is inspiration to future generations.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Just awful news. RIP Al and love to his family and friends.

F**k Cancer.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Man. That is awful. RIP Al.

 

[bouds]

Really sad to hear this news. Hope he went in peace. Shame how he just vanished.

 

[Jack Hanson]

Sorry to hear this news. He was a good man and left us too soon. R.I.P.

 

[Larrybiv]

I am so very sad right now, always enjoyed Al, we went way back together via my teams.
He wasn't right when he left us on the air, may he Rest in Every Peace.
Does anyone know how and why?

 

[rkhum]

Man. So sorry to see this. Even as an Islanders/Orioles fan growing up in the NYC-area I always appreciated Al's professionalism, and class. Had that unique ability to make big games, feel even bigger. RIP.

Orioles fan? How? Why?

 

[Jack Hanson]

Delete

 

[Islander Class]

Orioles fan? How? Why?

Unapologetic winner picker in my youth I guess. 1983 pretty good times for NYI & BAL (I was 6-7 yrs old). I always loved the Cartoon Bird too. Little did I know what I was in for the next 30-40 yrs. Lol.

 

[DaBadGuy7]

 

[will1066]

Al Trautwig, 68, Mainstay in the TV Booth at Madison Square Garden, Dies

He was a familiar face covering the Knicks and the Rangers and also appeared in broadcasts of 16 Olympics.

www.nytimes.com

 

[DaBadGuy7]

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Did Sam and Joe do something? I didn't see. I hope they did too! I know I'm a hockey guy but I always felt like Al was more of a Rangers guy than a Knicks guy.

 

[DaBadGuy7]

Did Sam and Joe do something? I didn't see. I hope they did too! I know I'm a hockey guy but I always felt like Al was more of a Rangers guy than a Knicks guy.

They did, I posted it yesterday and it’s on this page if you scroll up.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

They did, I posted it yesterday and it’s on this page if you scroll up.

Thanks!

 

[jay from jersey]

Rest in peace Big Al…… thank you for all the memories over the years. You were def 1 of the most popular/notable voices in NY sports for msg….

when jd split it was tough….. whoever they got to replace him, they just were never going to have that same bond/magic as Sam and JD…..
Sam retiring this season is a blow….. yes, I know he’s getting on in years and his slip ups are more frequent, but NYR season without the Big boy calling the game out of the gate next season is going to leave me gutted…..

Nothing lasts forever, and things always can change at any given min, but JD-Sam-Al-Marv even guys like the maven and doc emerik all have left their lasting marks on a generation of thankful fans.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Shit, today would have been his 69th birthday.

That must be so rough for the family just 3 days after his passing.