Best seat in the house
Subtitle: Mark Rosen's sports moments and Minnesota memories
By: Mark Rosen ; with Jim Bruton ; foreword by Don Shelby
Contributors: Bruton, James H., 1945-
Publisher: MVP Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Minneapolis
Language: eng
Number of pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9780760341322
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Editors, Journalists, Publishers; SPORTS & RECREATION / Essays; History; Sportscasters; Biography; Sports
Description: "Mark Rosen was hired by WCCO television at the age of 17 and has been a part of the 'CCO team for more than four decades. During that time he has become one of the most popular and respected sports media celebrities in the Twin Cities, state, and region--a true icon on the Minnesota sports scene. In this first-person account, Rosen shares his experiences working with athletes, journalists, and a variety of local notables. He describes the most memorable moments from the playing fields and behind the scenes, and he offers insights gleaned from four decades in the business. Beyond being a major local TV and radio personality, Rosen is very active in the community and has established a reputation for his honesty, integrity, and credibility. The stories and anecdotes contained in this book offer a rare inside look into the worlds of sports, media, and even politics from the perspective of someone who is a legend in his field"--