St. John's Alum Howie Schwab Passes Away at 92
Legendary ESPN Sportscaster Remembered fondly by former colleagues and friends
Title of St. John's basketball program remembers former coach with tribute
Howie Schwab, a former sportscaster for ESPN and a graduate of St. John's University, passed away at the age of 92 on [date]. Known for his passionate and knowledgeable commentary, Schwab was a beloved figure in the sports world for decades.
Known affectionately as "Stump the Schwab", Schwab joined ESPN in the early days of the network and quickly became one of its most popular personalities. His vast sports knowledge and quick wit made him a favorite among viewers and colleagues alike.
In addition to his work at ESPN, Schwab was also a long-time contributor to the "New York Post" and the "New York Daily News". He was also the author of several books on sports, including "The Encyclopedia of Baseball" and "The Book of Basketball".
Schwab's passing has been met with an outpouring of grief from the sports community. Many of his former colleagues and friends have shared their memories of the legendary broadcaster on social media.
St. John's University also paid tribute to Schwab with a message on the official Twitter account of the basketball program. The message read, "We are saddened to hear of the passing of our alum, Howie Schwab. Howie was a passionate supporter of our program and a great friend to St. John's. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time."
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