Longtime ESPNer Howie Schwab, star of 'Stump the Schwab' sports ...
Longtime ESPN producer and statistician Howie Schwab, the star of the network's popular "Stump the Schwab" game show from the 2000s, died Saturday at the ...
Howie Schwab is a well-known sports personality who gained fame as a researcher and statistician on ESPN's sports trivia show "Stump the Schwab."
Schwab was born on September 17, 1957, in New York City, New York.
He graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in Communications.
Schwab began his career at ESPN in 1987 as a researcher and quickly became a prominent figure on the network.
He gained widespread recognition for his role on "Stump the Schwab," where contestants would compete against him in sports trivia challenges.
Schwab's vast knowledge of sports statistics and history made him a formidable opponent on the show, and he became known for his encyclopedic knowledge of sports trivia.
In addition to his work on "Stump the Schwab," he also appeared on various ESPN programs such as "SportsCenter" and "The Scott Van Pelt Show."
Schwab left ESPN in 2013 after a restructuring of the network's talent lineup.
Since leaving ESPN, Schwab has continued to work in the sports media industry, making appearances on various sports podcasts and programs.
He remains a beloved figure in the world of sports trivia and is often remembered for his role on "Stump the Schwab."