Howard Cosell


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03/24/1918
Winston-Salem, NC
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Played himself in three Woody Allen films (1971's Bananas, 1973's Sleeper and 1984's Broadway Danny Rose).
During his pre-TV career as an attorney, he represented Willie Mays.
Was editor of the New York University Law Review.
In a 1970s TV GUIDE poll, Cosell was named the most popular — and least popular — sportscaster.
Authored three autobiographies.
Was on the faculty of Brown University and lectured at Yale.