Al Trautwig, Legendary MSG Network & Rangers Sports Broadcaster, Dead at 68
Trautwig was a fixture in New York and national sports broadcasts, working for MSG, ABC, NBC, and USA Network for more than 40 years.
On February 24th, 2025, the sports world lost a special voice as Al Trautwig, the longtime MSG and Rangers broadcaster, died at 68.
Iām sad to share the news that we lost a legendary voice in sports. But we lost a lot more than that.
ā Alan Hahn (@alanhahn) February 24, 2025
He was not only a friend, but a mentor and a teacher. He was, personally, one of my biggest resources of support when I moved into this career.
Rest in peace, @AlTrautwig. š pic.twitter.com/E1z3pxS2gm
Trautwig, a home grown New Yorker and lifelong sports fan, had worked in sports broadcasting since the 80s. Starting as a stick boy for the New York Islanders, he worked his way into essential and iconic roles for various television stations. For some time, he was synonymous with NHL hockey, helping grow the sport in the United States by lending his voice and talents to coverage over the years from stations such as Versus to USA Network, but Trautwig's voice extended far beyond the sport of hockey, often providing coverage for the Olympics, Strong Man competitions, or professional cycling.
Al Trautwig won multiple Emmys throughout his life and had a passion and unique approach to his coverage of sports. Most of you will remember him from his pregame coverage for the Knicks and Rangers. His sports knowledge was vast, and you could always trust the facts or tidbits you'd get from him when critically discussing the game. Trautwig took a leave of absence from MSG, and amidst the pandemic, they did not renew his contract.
He's been out of the limelight for the last couple of years, struggling with his health. Trautwig has been and will continue to be missed by sports fans all over, regardless of the sport or team they follow, and that's a testament to his ability to engage his audience. May he rest in peace.
His legacy will live on in the memories we hold and continue to remember. Share your favorite memories or moments of Trautwig's sports coverage below.
