Gary Cohen’s voice soared with pure magic as Pete Alonso’s 253rd home run sailed into Mets immortality, finally dethroning Darryl Strawberry as the franchise king. The beloved broadcaster delivered what should have been a career-defining call, painting history with his signature passion. But instead of universal praise, Cohen found himself under attack. One furious ESPN personality watched that emotional moment and decided the veteran announcer deserved a brutal public beating for daring to celebrate mediocrity.
Not everyone shared Cohen’s enthusiasm for the historic moment. ESPN’s Chris Russo launched an all-out assault on the celebration surrounding Alonso’s milestone, questioning why anyone cared about the record while the Mets imploded. The fiery host couldn’t stomach the fanfare whil