Howie Schwab, longtime ESPN producer, star of trivia show, dies

Howie Schwab, a longtime ESPN producer and star of the ESPN trivia present “Stump the Schwab,” died Saturday on the age of 63, in response to his household.

Schwab joined ESPN in 1987 and labored for the corporate by 2013. Alongside together with his work on a number of ESPN exhibits, he was maybe finest often known as the ultimate problem on “Stump the Schwab,” the place contestants would try and outduel him in a trivia showdown for money prizes. The present aired from 2004 to 2006.

“Howie performed an important function in my profession — his unbelievable analysis was so useful for many years,” ESPN analyst Dick Vitale mentioned in a press release. “Howie’s loyalty & dedication was so particular. His ardour & love for sports activities was off the charts. Most lately he was ecstatic with the UConn Huskies going again to again and was additionally thrilled to see Rick Pitino deliver again his beloved St. John’s to prominence.”

After ESPN, Schwab, a St. John’s graduate, additionally labored for Fox Sports activities and on “Sports activities Jeopardy!” as a advisor and author.