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.

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.”

Turner Boss David Levy, A Self-Made Man, Pumped on Eve of Tourney

By David J. Halberstam 03/08/2018 0

Levy built Turner’s Sports Stable creatively; open to the next good deal.

Is Tim Ryan Network TV’s Most Versatile Announcer Ever?

By David J. Halberstam 03/05/2018 0

Ryan discusses his latest book and a multifaceted resume.

Morsels and Jottings: 3.4.18

By David J. Halberstam 03/04/2018 1

Assorted musings and recent news.

Mike Patrick: Will Miss ESPN Crew; Opposes Putting Play-by-Play Team in Studio

By David J. Halberstam 03/01/2018 0

Mike Patrick, whose name was almost interchangeable with ESPN for some 36 years, has left the network. Mike’s first ESPN assignment was in 1982.