[Timesink]

Howard Cosell's "little monkey" was one Alvin Garrett of the Washington Redskins, a wide receiver. His comment was particularly ironic given that Garrett was the absolute definition of mediocrity on the field. In fact, the Cosell controversy was about the only thing Garrett is remembered for.

[katana]

Thanks. I didn't see the game but remember the reaction the next day. Cosell was an arrogant blowhard, but he didn't deserve what happened to him for a verbal slip. That incident all but ended his career.