CBS · Mar 14, 2017
Legendary Knicks Broadcaster John Andariese Dies
Former sports announcer Jon Andariese attends the premiere of 'Black Magic' at The Apollo Theatre February 25, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — John Andariese, a New York Knicks broadcaster for nearly 40 years, died Monday at the age of 78.
The Knicks confirmed Andariese’s death, but did not provide a cause.
A star player at Fordham University and member of the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame, Andariese started as a Knicks radio analyst in 1972 alongside Marv Albert.
He later spent 12 seasons as a TV analyst for MSG Network from 1986 until 1998 before returning to the radio side, retiring before the start of the 2012-13 season.
