Best Seat in the House: Mark Rosen's Sports Moments and Minnesota Memories - Hardcover

Rosen, Mark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 076034132X ISBN 13: 9780760341322

Publisher: MVP Books, 2012

Synopsis

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.

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From the Back Cover:

 

Mark Rosen’s had the best seat in the house for over 40 years—now he’s sharing it with you!  Praise for Best Seat in the House: “Mark’s passion and energy, along with the professionalism he has brought to his sports coverage, has given him a special perspective. He shares that with us in Best Seat in the House, which will give you unique insights into the Minnesota sports scene over the past four decades.”—Paul Molitor, MLB Hall of Famer “Mark is one of the most knowledgeable, personable, and hardworking sports writers that I have met. His sense of fairness, integrity, and accuracy mirror those of the top professional broadcasters.”—Lou Nanne, former Minnesota North Star player, coach, general manager, and president “I associate Mark Rosen’s career with hard work, honesty, and integrity. He has been there with me from Central High School in St. Paul, to the Gophers, to my teams in Major League Baseball, and all the way to the steps of Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame. Best Seat in the House is a grand and true reflection of Mark’s amazing career. I am proud to call him my friend.” —Dave Winfield, MLB Hall of Famer  “I enjoyed working with Mark from the very first day we started together in 1986. It was a bond which only got stronger as I got to know him better. I love him to this day.”—Tom Barnard, KQRS Radio “It’s rare for a person to stay at one television station during their career, let alone for over 40 years! Mark is a superb storyteller and has shared many of his career anecdotes with me. I thought I had heard them all, but his book has proven me wrong. For the past 16 years, I have had the pleasure of sitting next to Mark at WCCO TV as he shared with me ‘the best seat in the house.’ Now, he shares that seat with everyone.” —Amelia Santaniello, WCCO Television news anchor

 

From the Inside Flap:

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. Beyond being a major local TV and radio personality, Rosen is 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 a legend in his field. In Best Seat in the House, Mark Rosenshares first-person accounts of his experiences working with athletes and other sports figures, including Bud Grant, Harmon Killebrew, Sandy Koufax, Evel Knievel, Jim Marshall, Kirby Puckett, Joe Mauer, and more. From the grand stage of the Olympic Games to regional high school athletics, Rosen has covered many of the most memorable moments in Minnesota sports history—here, these moments jump to life in his own vibrant words. Best Seat in the House also shares detailed memories of a truly unique broadcasting career. From his early days at WCCO, Rosen worked with a variety of exceptional journalists—Dave Moore, Hal Scott, and Don Shelby to name just a few. The stories of Rosen’s relationships with his colleagues at WCCO and throughout the media community will add new chapters to Minnesota’s broadcast history.

About this edition

• Publisher: MVP Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 076034132X
• ISBN 13: 9780760341322
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304