Author: David J. Halberstam

David is a 40-year + industry veteran who served as play-by-play announcer for St. John's University basketball in New York and as radio play-by-play voice of the Miami Heat in South Florida. He is the author of Sports on New York Radio: A Play-by-Play History and The Fundamentals of Sports Media and Sponsorship Sales: Developing New Accounts.

Dick Vitale: For Almost 40 Years on ESPN, College Basketball’s Colorful Cheerleader

By David J. Halberstam 03/29/2018 0

John Skipper told Vitale he could have a job at ESPN for life.

Sam Rosen: 21 Years Covering the NFL on Fox and 34 Seasons as Voice of the NY Rangers

By David J. Halberstam 03/27/2018 3

Sam Rosen is one of the good guys in the business.

March Madness Announcers: Good and Not So Good; TV and Radio

By David J. Halberstam 03/27/2018 6

Brian Anderson excels, Kellogg a good fit in the studio.

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer: Cosell Inspired So Many Journalists To Follow His Lead

By David J. Halberstam 03/22/2018 0

After his career, Cosell told ESPN: “I’m not bitter. It’s the sportswriters who are bitter.”

Costas: Howard Cosell’s Unmistakable Delivery Imitated by All

By David J. Halberstam 03/21/2018 1

On the eve of Howard Cosell’s 100th birthday this Sunday (3/25), we continue our panel interview in part III.

Howard Cosell: Brilliant and Occasionally Rude

By David J. Halberstam 03/19/2018 0

In this special retrospective, a panel of some of the top names in the industry share their memories of the late Cosell.

Howard Cosell: Sports’ Magnetizing First Broadcast Personality was Born 100 Years Ago

By David J. Halberstam 03/18/2018 3

Cosell touched millions; Every broadcaster has an opinion of him and his contribution to sports.

Rudy Martzke: Respected Sports Media Critic Assesses Tourney Announcers

By David J. Halberstam 03/18/2018 0

Likes Spero Dedes and sideline reporter Ros Gold-Onwode.

Billy Packer: Can’t Work Today Due to Political Correctness; Dean Smith Best Overall Coach

By David J. Halberstam 03/14/2018 1

Packer demanded he be removed from Wake Forest Hall of Fame.

Billy Packer Reminisces: Reagan Shot Before ’81 Title Game; Vitale Spat, Musburger Fired Eve Of ’90 Title Game

By David J. Halberstam 03/14/2018 0

Part III of the interview series with Billy Packer.

Headline: Q&A With Billy Packer (Continued)

By David J. Halberstam 03/13/2018 0

Continuing along with the legendary Billy Packer who holds the record for network coverage of a team championship event.

After 34 Straight Final Fours, Billy Packer Hasn’t Attended A Basketball Game in 10 Years!

By David J. Halberstam 03/12/2018 2

“I’d rather watch practice…I couldn’t name one player today on Kentucky’s team.”