An appreciation of Gary Cohen

Something was missing in the Queen City over the last three days. No, I am not referring to the lack of wins the Mets had over the weekend. No, I am not referring to an incorrect lineup card in the Wednesday afternoon game. No, I am not referring to the hitting—or lack thereof—in the bandbox known as Great American Ball Park by our slumping heroes. I am referring to the absence of the television voice of the Mets, Gary Cohen. Although Wayne Randazzo filled in admirably, it is difficult to replace the legendary Cohen, whose famous calls resonate with a full generation of Mets’ fans.

Gary Cohen was born on April 29, 1958, in New York (Queens, naturally) and was educated entirely in the city,…