Howie Schwab, a longtime ESPN producer and star of the ESPN quiz show “Stump the Schwab,” died Saturday at age 63, according to his family.
Schwab joined ESPN in 1987 and worked for the company until 2013. In addition to his work on several ESPN shows, he was perhaps best known as the final challenger on “Stump the Schwab,” where contestants tried to outdo him in a quiz showdown for cash prizes. The show was broadcast from 2004 to 2006.
“Howie played a crucial role in my career – his incredible research was so valuable for decades,” ESPN analyst Dick Vitale said in a statement. “Howie’s loyalty and dedication were very special. His passion and love for sports was unmatched. Most recently, he was thrilled to face the UConn Huskies and was also thrilled when Rick Pitino brought his beloved St. John's back to prominence.”
After ESPN, Schwab, a St. John's graduate, also worked for Fox Sports and on “Sports Jeopardy!” as a consultant and writer.
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