In I Never Played the Game, Cosell popularized the word "jockocracy" (originally coined by author Robert Lipsyte), describing how athletes were given announcing jobs that they had not earned.

Nov 21, 2014 · “Bad” sportswriters were on-the-take hacks who, although he never said so, had this in common: They both saw through and typed through Howard Cosell.

Jun 25, 2019 · Not only did he have a fingers-on-the chalkboard voice, he was smug, sanctimonious, patronizing and loquacious. His only saving grace was that he could take and …

During the 1980s, Cosell's strong opinions eroded his presence on television. In 1982 he decided on the air that he would no longer announce boxing matches, while he watched Larry Holmes …

Sep 5, 2023 · The incident wore on Cosell as the season progressed. By the end of the year, Cosell was so bitter with football and all sports that he resigned from the MNF booth.

Howard was commentating a football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins in 1983 when he said of Alvin Garrett, "That little monkey gets loose, doesn't he?"

In May 1874, in the second of two matches with McGill University of Montreal (the first was played by the rules of the Boston Game), Harvard’s players were introduced to the rugby game and …

Sep 12, 2022 · HOWARD COSELL could be a good friend. Beneath the bluster was a good listener, a thoughtful, loyal guy who cared deeply about his friends. Cosell allowed his friends …

On September 5, 1983, during a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins, Cosell was extolling the virtues of Red-skins receiver Alvin Garret.

Apr 17, 2025 · Cosell's approach was a stark contrast to the prevailing style of sports broadcasting in his era. While others focused solely on the on-field action, Cosell integrated …