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Howard Cosell

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Howard Cosell Fast Facts:

Was editor of the New York University Law Review.
During his pre-TV career as an attorney, he represented Willie Mays.
In a 1970s TV GUIDE poll, Cosell was named the most popular — and least popular — sportscaster.
Played himself in three Woody Allen films (1971's Bananas, 1973's Sleeper and 1984's Broadway Danny Rose).
Was on the faculty of Brown University and lectured at Yale.
Authored three autobiographies.
Was portrayed by John Turturro in Monday Night Mayhem, a 2002 TV-movie about his years on Monday Night Football with Frank Gifford and Don Meredith.