Longtime ESPN Media Personality Howie Schwab Dies at 63
Howie Schwab, host of ESPN's "Stump the Schwab"
Former ESPN star Howie Schwab has passed away at age 63
Howie Schwab, a longtime ESPN producer and statistician, and the star of the network's popular "Stump the Schwab" game show from the 2000s, has died. He was 63. Schwab's family confirmed his death on Saturday.
Schwab joined ESPN in 1986 and quickly became one of the network's most recognizable faces. He was the host of "Stump the Schwab" from 2002 to 2008, a show in which contestants tested their sports knowledge against Schwab's vast trivia archive. The show was a critical and commercial success, and Schwab became known for his quick wit and encyclopedic knowledge of sports.
After leaving "Stump the Schwab," Schwab continued to work for ESPN as a producer and analyst. He also wrote several books, including "The Sporting News Pro Football Guide" and "The ESPN College Football Encyclopedia." Schwab was a respected figure in the sports media industry and was known for his passion for sports and his commitment to excellence.
Schwab's death is a loss to the sports media community and to the many fans who enjoyed his work. He will be remembered as a true legend of ESPN and a pioneer in the field of sports trivia.
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