About the Author

MARK ROSEN, sports director at WCCO Television, has been with the station for more than four decades. Starting in broadcast journalism at the age of 17, he has long been a favorite of local and regional audiences, and he was named Best TV Sports Anchor of 2011 by the City Pages. The recipient of numerous journalism awards, he has hosted his own show, Rosen's Sports Sunday, for more than 30 years. Mark has a phenomenal gift for connecting with his listeners, and he continues to bring his charismatic and enthusiastic expertise to his audiences through his daily television news broadcasts and KFAN radio gigs, as well as through social media platforms. JIM BRUTON spent 35 years in the field of corrections and retired as the warden of the maximum-security prison in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. A member of the Golden Gophers football team from 1965 to 1966, Bruton is the author of several books, including The Big House, A Tradition of Purple, Vikings 50, Gopher Glory, and We Love Our Twins. He is also the co-author of Lou Nanne's A Passion to Win and Fran Tarkenton's Every Day Is Game Day.

Reviews

"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 StarTribune

"Rosen's voice in "Best Seat in the House" is much like his voice on television: genuine, credible and as much a sports fan as he was when he was a kid." - St. Paul Pioneer-Press

"Mark's passion and energy, along with the professionalism he has brought to his sports coverage, has given him a special perspective. He shares that with us in Best Seat in the House, which will give you unique insights into the Minnesota sports scene over the past four decades." - Paul Molitor, MLB Hall of Famer