Howard Cosell Trivia Quiz: An American Sports Journalist

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Howard Cosell was an American sports journalist, broadcaster, and author, who became prominent during his tenure with ABC Sports from 1953 until 1985. Known for his blustery, confident personality, Cosell brought a brassy counterpoint to the sports broadcasting scene that was first ridiculed, then copied, and became the dominant note. In this article, we learn about Cosell's early life, family, and career. Here are ten quiz questions to test your knowledge about Howard Cosell:

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What did Cosell famously say of himself?

  • "I am the greatest sportscaster of all time."

  • "I am the most humble person you'll ever meet."

  • "I've been called arrogant, pompous, obnoxious, vain, cruel, verbose, a showoff. And, of course, I am."

  •  "I am the voice of the people."

Where was Howard Cosell born?

  • Brooklyn, New York City

  • Winston-Salem, North Carolina

  • Los Angeles, California

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What was one notable example of Cosell's antagonistic commentary?

  • Criticizing Michael Jordan's performance in a game.

  • Suggesting that Terry Bradshaw did not have the intelligence to win in the league.

  • Praising Muhammad Ali's boxing skills.

  • Complimenting Wayne Gretzky's hockey abilities.

In what year did TV Guide name Howard Cosell The All-Time Best Sportscaster?

  • 1985

  • 1990

  • 1993

  • 1995

When was Howard Cosell born?

  • March 25, 1918

  • April 23, 1995

  • March 23, 1995

  • April 25, 1918

What was the name of Cosell's sports radio show in the early 1950s?

  • Speaking of Sports

  • Little League Show

  • Sports Nightly

  • Sports Roundtable

Who did Cosell team up with on WABC's pre- and post-game radio shows of the New York Mets in their nascent years beginning in 1962?

  • Ralph Branca

  • Mickey Mantle

  • Willie Mays

  • Jackie Robinson

How long did Cosell host the Little League show without pay?

  • 1 year

  • 2 years

  • 3 years

  • 4 years

What was the nickname given to Howard Cosell by fans and media critics?

  • Mighty Howard

  • Honest Howard

  • Humble Howard

  • Modest Howard

What was the name of Cosell's elder brother?

  • Hal

  • Hilton

  • Henry

  • Harvey

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