Al Trautwig, 68, Dies After Cancer Treatment

Sports commentator Al Trautwig, who covered top New York City teams including the Yankees, Knicks, and Rangers, has passed away at 68. His former colleague, Alan Hahn, announced the news on social media, describing Trautwig as a “legendary voice in sports” and a mentor. Trautwig worked for MSG Networks until 2021, covering over 30 years of games for the Knicks, Rangers, and Yankees. A cause of death was not revealed, but fans remembered him from his play-by-play commentary on USA Network and Versus. Trautwig had shared his battle with cancer on social media last year, expressing hope for a full recovery. The MSG Networks station said it was “saddened” by the news and left behind a great legacy in New York sports broadcasting history.

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