Howie Schwab

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Howie Schwab
Schwab in 2020
Born1960 (1960)
Baldwin, New York, U.S.
Died (aged 63)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materSt. John's University
Years active1980s–2024
Employer(s)ESPN
(1987–2013)
Known forBeing the adversary of Stump the Schwab

Howie Schwab (1960[1] – April 20, 2024) was an American sports trivia expert and television personality. He was best known as the final adversary on ESPN's Stump the Schwab show.[2]

Early life and career

Schwab was a native of Baldwin, New York.[3] A 1982 graduate of St. John's University, Schwab served as the editor-in-chief of College & Pro Football News Weekly in the mid-1980s before joining ESPN in 1987.[4] By 1995, he was the coordinating producer for the network's website, ESPN.com. Beginning in 1998, Schwab served as a coordinating producer for ESPN studio production, which entailed duties on programs including SportsCenter and Outside the Lines. Schwab also served as the resident Couch Potato on ESPN's First Take, on which he discussed the top sports television programming each weekend, evaluating the TV lineups of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on a 1–5 bags of chips rating system. Schwab also appeared with Merril Hoge and Matthew Berry on ESPNEWS' Sunday Fantasy Insider.

As part of cost-cutting efforts, Schwab was released from ESPN in June 2013.[5] In 2014, Schwab joined Sports Jeopardy! as a consultant and writer.[6]

Death

Schwab died on April 20, 2024, at the age of 63.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ "Chat with Howie Schwab". ESPN. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  2. ^ Siegel, Lee (June 25, 2007). Not remotely controlled: notes on television. Basic Books. pp. 283–. ISBN 978-0-465-07810-3. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
  3. ^ "Former ESPN star Howie Schwab dead at 63". New York Post. April 20, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  4. ^ Jones, Tom (March 28, 2007). "He really is a know-it-all". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  5. ^ "ESPN Cancels "Highlight Express" And "Unite," While Schwab, Hoenig Among Layoffs". Street & Smith's Sports Business Daily. June 13, 2013. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  6. ^ "Howie Schwab joining Dan Patrick's Sports Jeopardy". July 16, 2014.
  7. ^ "Longtime ESPN producer Howie Schwab dies". ESPN. April 20, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  8. ^ "Howie Schwab of ESPN's 'Stump the Schwab' Dies at 63". Extra. Retrieved April 20, 2024.


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