Gary Cohen is an American journalist best known for playing Play-by-play announcer in New York Mets on Sny.
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Best Known For:The television program New York Mets telecasts
Breakthrough:Joined New York Mets radio broadcast team in 1989
10 Quick Facts About Gary Cohen
- Full Name: Gary Cohen
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sportscaster
- Known For: The television program New York Mets telecasts
- Current Role: New york mets play-by-play announcer
- Date of Birth: April 29, 1958
- Age: 68 years old
- Place of Birth: Queens, New York City, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lynn Cohen
Gary Cohen Age
Gary Cohen is about 68 years old as of 2026. Gary Cohen was born in 1958.
Education
He attended Columbia University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science.
- Columbia University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Political Science
- Period: 1981
Career & Work
Gary Cohen's career includes sports broadcasting roles with SportsNet New York (SNY) and New York Mets / WFAN.
Organization: SportsNet New York (SNY)
Role: New York Mets television play-by-play announcer
Period: 2006–Present
Details: Calls SNY-produced New York Mets games.
Organization: New York Mets / WFAN
Role: New York Mets radio broadcaster
Period: 1989–2005
Details: Spent 17 seasons on Mets radio before the SNY move.
Organization: Seton Hall University
Role: Basketball radio play-by-play announcer
Period: Since 2003
Details: Official Mets broadcaster biography identifies longstanding Seton Hall basketball coverage.
Organization: Pawtucket Red Sox
Role: Minor-league baseball play-by-play broadcaster
Period: 1987–1988
Organization: Durham Bulls
Role: Minor-league baseball play-by-play broadcaster
Period: 1986
Organization: CBS Radio
Role: National baseball and Olympic hockey play-by-play broadcaster
Details: Broadcast ice hockey at 1992, 1994 and 1998 Winter Olympics and major-league baseball.
Rise to Fame
Gary Cohen rose to prominence for his role on the television show New York Mets on SNY.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes New York Mets on SNY, Seton Hall basketball broadcasts, and Olympic hockey broadcasts for CBS Radio.
Television
- TV Show: New York Mets on SNY (Play-by-play announcer, 2006-Present)
Radio
- Radio Program: Seton Hall basketball broadcasts (Play-by-play announcer, Since 2003)
Sports Events
- Sports Event: Olympic hockey broadcasts for CBS Radio (Play-by-play announcer, 1992, 1994, 1998)
Awards & Achievements
- New York Mets Hall of Fame induction — New York Mets — Sports broadcasting career
- New York State Baseball Hall of Fame induction — New York State Baseball Hall of Fame — Sports broadcasting career
Gary Cohen Family & Relationships
Gary Cohen is married to Lynn Cohen.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Gary Cohen
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sportscaster
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 29, 1958
- Age: 68
- Birthday: April 29
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Queens, New York City, New York
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lynn Cohen
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Media work, including anchoring, hosting, reporting, and related ventures
