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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"The book reads like a highlight film of the athletes and events that have defined Minnesota sports for the better part of a lifetime." - "Minneapolis Star-Tribune"
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Mark Rosen (Minneapolis, MN) is WCCO-TV's sports director, anchor, and reporter. Mark also hosts his own weekly sports magazine show, Rosen's Sports Sunday. He has been featured in Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine and City Pages as the No. 1 sportscaster in Minnesota. James H. Bruton (White Bear Lake, MN) spent 35 years in the field of corrections and also played football for the University of Minnesota in 1965 and 1966. He is the author of A Tradition of Purple: An Inside Look at the Minnesota Vikings and coauthor of Lou Nanne's A Passion to Win and Fran Tarkenton's Every Day Is Game Day.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great For MN Sports Nuts, Or The Journalist Trying To Find A Niche
3 Jun 2012
By Zachary Koenig
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Format:Hardcover
Having been a fan of Minnesota professional sports for roughly two decades, sports journalist Mark Rosen has often been seen on my television, heard on my radio dial, or observed reporting from live events, bringing me the "jist" of the action. I have always been impressed by his balance of professionalism and "giddyness" (he is covering sports, after all!) while plying his trade. "Best Seat In The House" is a solid grouping of recollections that confirms what I had always thought about Mr. Rosen: he's just a guy like you or me who worked hard and (through a combination of luck, skill, and persistence) ended up with his "dream job". The book does a very nice job of taking readers "along for the ride" on the journey (so far) that is Rosen's life.
Obviously, this book is meant primarily for Minnesota sports fans, as that has been Rosen's niche for the past few decades. Stories abound regarding the Twins, Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other local sporting pastimes. Entire chapters are devoted to the topics of the "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic hockey team (which Rosen covered live from Lake Placid), Bud Grant, & Harmon Killebrew. Clearly, this book has a "Minnesotan flavor" through and through.
However, "Best Seat" can also be useful to the budding journalism who wants to know what he/she will be expecting in that field. While it is fairly obvious that Rosen has a passion for what he does, he also pulls very few punches when it comes to describing the life of a journalist. The profession is most definitely not for everyone (as significant sacrifices must be made in regards to family, privacy, and time spent "on the job"), and thankfully Rosen does not sugarcoat this face.
Overall, "Best Seat In The House" is an interesting look at the professional career of a MN sports media icon. There is no groundbreaking material here, but rather a solid tome that any MN sports fan or journalist-in-the-making can take at least something positive away from.
Obviously, this book is meant primarily for Minnesota sports fans, as that has been Rosen's niche for the past few decades. Stories abound regarding the Twins, Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other local sporting pastimes. Entire chapters are devoted to the topics of the "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic hockey team (which Rosen covered live from Lake Placid), Bud Grant, & Harmon Killebrew. Clearly, this book has a "Minnesotan flavor" through and through.
However, "Best Seat" can also be useful to the budding journalism who wants to know what he/she will be expecting in that field. While it is fairly obvious that Rosen has a passion for what he does, he also pulls very few punches when it comes to describing the life of a journalist. The profession is most definitely not for everyone (as significant sacrifices must be made in regards to family, privacy, and time spent "on the job"), and thankfully Rosen does not sugarcoat this face.
Overall, "Best Seat In The House" is an interesting look at the professional career of a MN sports media icon. There is no groundbreaking material here, but rather a solid tome that any MN sports fan or journalist-in-the-making can take at least something positive away from.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great sportscaster, mediocre book
9 July 2012
By Joel Holtz
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
I had high hopes for Rosen's new book. I still think he's the best sportscaster in the Twin Cities, but BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE has several problems.
First, it's way too repetitive. ("As I mentioned earlier".. "in an earlier chapter,".. "I know I'm repeating myself again.") And I simply lost count the number of times Rosen says he's been at 'CCO for over 40 years. Once or twice is enough. The book is about 100 pages too long.
Second, the book is poorly edited. He "get" the sweats.. A question ends in a period. Tenses don't match up. It was a struggle to get through the book with all the grammatical and punctuation errors.
Finally, I didn't see a whole lot of humility in the book. Rosen continually feeds his ego with statements like .."I mean, fans called out my name." "I had alot to do with that." One chapter is simply titled, "GREATEST INTERVIEWS AND ASSOCIATIONS." Wouldn't "Memorable" interviews be a bit more humble?
The book has plenty of interesting Minnesota sports stories and memories from Rosen's career. But overall, a big disappointment.
First, it's way too repetitive. ("As I mentioned earlier".. "in an earlier chapter,".. "I know I'm repeating myself again.") And I simply lost count the number of times Rosen says he's been at 'CCO for over 40 years. Once or twice is enough. The book is about 100 pages too long.
Second, the book is poorly edited. He "get" the sweats.. A question ends in a period. Tenses don't match up. It was a struggle to get through the book with all the grammatical and punctuation errors.
Finally, I didn't see a whole lot of humility in the book. Rosen continually feeds his ego with statements like .."I mean, fans called out my name." "I had alot to do with that." One chapter is simply titled, "GREATEST INTERVIEWS AND ASSOCIATIONS." Wouldn't "Memorable" interviews be a bit more humble?
The book has plenty of interesting Minnesota sports stories and memories from Rosen's career. But overall, a big disappointment.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
10 Jan 2013
By MNMom
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought this book for my son and I can't wait for him to finish it so I can read it too. He was happy to receive it and the price was very reasonable!
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