Marv Albert is an NBA sportscaster, sometimes referred to as "the voice of basketball." Albert began calling games for the New York Knicks in 1967. Albert faced a storm of controversy in 1997 when he went on trial for forcible sodomy and biting. After DNA testing confirmed Albert's guilt, Albert was dropped from NBC. He returned to the network calling NBA games for the 2000-2001 season. Albert is currently the primary announcer of the New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets and New York Rangers.
Marv Albert Timeline
June 12, 1940: Born in Brooklyn, New York
1965: Graduated New York University
1965-1995: Announcer for NHL New York Rangers
1967-2004: Radio and television voice of the NBA New York Knicks
2005-: Play-by-play announcer for NBA New Jersey Nets
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Fast Facts
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Born
June 12, 1940
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Where
Brooklyn, New York
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Full name
Marvin Philip Aufrichtig
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1965
Graduated from New York University
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Announcer
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Fact:
Brothers Al and Steve and son Kenny are sports commentators
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1997
Charged with sexual assault
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Fact:
Inducted into Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame in 2006
