Howie Schwab, a beloved ESPN personality known for his extensive sports knowledge and his role on the trivia show 'Stump the Schwab,' has passed away at the age of 63. Schwab's death was confirmed by multiple colleagues and friends who remembered him for his kindness, mentorship, and profound impact on the sports broadcasting industry. He had been facing various health issues, but his passing was unexpected as he remained active and engaged with his community until recently. Schwab was praised for his genuine disposition and his dedication to ESPN, where he was regarded as a cornerstone of sports trivia and research. His recent visit to Dick Vitale's home and the news of his passing received from his wife Suzie were particularly noted.
#ESPN paid tribute on-air today to Howie Schwalb, who passed away at the age of 63. https://t.co/uLQfdWpXfW
Everybody loved Howie. A true legend RIP https://t.co/xoOq5wnS9j
Stump the Schwab was a perfect show Legacy, Howie Schwab https://t.co/HUwqswiw0X
Sad to see this news. Howie started the @espn Research department (where I got my start in the industry), and I enjoyed his "Stump the Schwab" show. I was also fortunate to have a desk near his office for a couple years while @ESPN, and he was very nice to me. He'll be missed❤️. https://t.co/j9G0OAK1wO
Stump the Schwab was sports-geek mana. The dude found his calling and made the most of it. RIP, Howie 🙏🏻
RIP, Howie I truly loved Stump The Schwab Howie loved St. John’s https://t.co/yQF6nHHVc9
Wanted to go on Stump the Schwab with my useless trivia knowledge. Rest in peace to a legend https://t.co/aCbpqwOwWn
So @RealGlenMacnow makes it official: He’s retiring from @SportsRadioWIP. Here, he thanks the listeners and fans. https://t.co/4x5VrLTYRB
Also wanted to go on Stump the Schwab with my useless trivia knowledge. Rest in peace to a legend https://t.co/aCbpqwP4LV
Devastated. Howie was a good man. Met him 2 decades ago before coming to ESPN and he was so supportive before I got the job and throughout my career. He was a legend at ESPN and every year we would catch up w him and his wife Suzie at the @DickieV gala every May. RIP Howie. https://t.co/jRCTadP0rk
So incredibly sad to hear of the passing of our old friend @howieschwab. He was a passionate, thorough, dedicated pro and a true sweetheart of a guy. And no one ever knew more about sports. RIP Howie, thanks for all the laughter and insight.
RIP Howie Schwab I used to love Stump the Schwab as a kid https://t.co/4m0y159L0s
ESPN remembers longtime researcher & producer Howie Schwab, who passed away at the age of 63 https://t.co/5ZVfcWhgZ2
Stump the Schwab was definitely one of my formative shows in my teenage years. RIP. https://t.co/s5ffUYwUsa
RIP to a legend. There was nothing better than Stump the Schwab. https://t.co/TnMOrQC9fu
Howie was the essence of ESPN for decades. RIP. https://t.co/8SE7mfWzGI
Stump the Schwab is still easily my favorite ESPN show. In college we would all sit around and play along, never not impressed by Howie’s incredible knowledge. RIP to a legend.
❤️🙏🏻 RIP The Schwab https://t.co/ttBAIrHldY
Howie Schwab was a fountain of information. He was one of one. He loved statistical analysis, trends and anecdotes. And he was incredibly loyal to @DickieV, providing him with stats and background for his broadcasts. He was ESPN family. He continued to reach out to all of us…
Very sad to hear that @howieschwab passed. I’m grateful to have worked with him at https://t.co/RHIaI2UXFA, truly one-of-a-kind mind and a totally captivating personality. To say he influenced the network’s coverage of college hoops undersells his impact.
I never worked with Howie Schwab but his impact on ESPN can't be overstated. I've built my career in the Research department and telling stories with numbers/facts/statistics. That may not happen without the foundation that Howie created. RIP to a legend in the business.
Sad news to share on this Saturday. @howieschwab has passed away. He was a great man, a valued employee at ESPN for many years, and a supporter of BSM. Our condolences go out to his friends and family. He will be missed. #RIPHowie https://t.co/MYQ3pqtm7W https://t.co/Aa302as17x
Howie Schwab, former ESPN star, dead at 63 https://t.co/dtjcf1l4ok https://t.co/17v1kqHSQH
RIP to The Schwab. As a sports nerd kid growing up, learning about him and watching Stump The Schwab was so cool. https://t.co/auUs5DhHBO
ESPN giving Howie Schwab a show was awesome, a ray of hope for every true sports fanatic that they might be on the stage one day, too. I always thought he was one of the network’s greatest ambassadors. May he be listing the 1980 UCLA starting lineup for St. Peter as we speak.
"Stump the Schwab" was on our TV constantly growing up; trying to see if two sports-obsessed kids could keep up with ESPN's legendary researcher. Rest in peace, Howie. https://t.co/fEquMokRwp
ESPN giving Howie Schwab was awesome, a ray of hope for every true sports fanatic that they might be on the stage one day, too. I always thought he was one of the network’s greatest ambassadors. May he be listing the 1980 UCLA starting lineup for St. Peter as we speak.
Howie Schwab dead at 63: Dick Vitale announces passing of the star of hit trivia show 'Stump the Schwab' and longtime ESPN personality after 'various health issues' https://t.co/Z3N44faujd https://t.co/R2dUp6tPGQ
Devastated to learn that Howie Schwab has passed away. Howie was the real spirit of ESPN. No one in Bristol loved sports—or cared about sports—more than Howie. He made the place much smarter, and better. I am grateful that Howie gave me a chance in the summer of 1994, when he was…
Damn…this is so sad. Howie was a gem among gems. Only had the honor of meeting once in person but had the good fortune of some communication. I was always blown away by his sincerity and genuine disposition. He left the world better than when he found it. RIP, good man https://t.co/wYpWo42SoR
One of the most pleasant and genuinely nice people I’ve ever come across at ESPN. Rest, peacefully Schwab. https://t.co/LHNz7kLaTR
I used to love Stump the Schwab - it was such a great premise for a show. Sad to hear of Howie's passing. https://t.co/EuDQe2xvoU
Sad to see this. I enjoyed all of my conversations with Howie. https://t.co/OGkwcpaoPZ
ESPN Game Show Star Howie Schwab Dead At 63 https://t.co/2333s7HIyT
Sports world mourns former ESPN personality Howie Schwab https://t.co/D8YSM4jJyv https://t.co/qrAD5HSL6D
RIP @howieschwab Stump the Schwab was every sports nerds favorite show growing up https://t.co/ItdDCWhk2W
One of the biggest mentors in my career. Howie was there for me right from the start of my time at ESPN. Always helpful, encouraging and the king of sports knowledge. Sad day for those of us who worked with and knew him well. RIP my friend. https://t.co/m7tYeNDtb1
So sad to hear of Howie Schwab’s passing this morning. I talked to him twice this past week & knew he was struggling physically. As kind a soul as you will ever meet. And, a ESPN Hall of Famer. RIP “Stump The Schwab” https://t.co/Fyl2nOLDm0
How sad! Howie was a mensch. He was tweeting just a few hours ago. Damn life is precious. May his memory be a blessing. https://t.co/LINVGHH6xY
RIP to the great @howieschwab ….an @espn legend and loved his tennis right up until his end….one of his last tweets was 2 days ago about Coco match in Stuttgart. Love and prayers to his family. Howie….thx for all your overnight texts during the Aussie Open !!!
One of my dearest and best friends @howieschwab has passed. This was unexpected as we just talked a few days ago and made plans together for June. He commented on a tweet of mine only 5 short hours ago. This man was the kindest and most giving soul I know. RIP my buddy 😢🙏🏼😢
Such a wonderful person. Rest in peace Howie!! https://t.co/gOmwXHhcvT
Very sorry to hear of the passing of @howieschwab He was a great friend and supporter. I will miss getting his messages after every game we play. Thank you for always caring. ❤️🙏#theschwab
RIP Howie Schwab (@howieschwab) A good man. Stump The Schwab was brilliant TV and equal parts comedy and mind-blowing. Beano introduced me to Howie as they were fast and longtime friends and Howie couldn’t have been a more kind soul. RIP.
RIP to the man with all the sports knowledge @howieschwab. He was kind to me for years and became a big OVW fun, writing me often after watching shows online. Prayers to him and his family https://t.co/Q2i58il3ZI
So sad to learn of the passing of my loyal dedicated buddy @howieschwab - he was recently at my home . Had various health issues but was feeling good when he visited .May he please RIP https://t.co/mbkiZ9h5cg
OMG -just rec’d word that my buddy for several decades who helped me so much in my career @howieschwab passed this morning . Just received the news from his loving wife Suzie . May he RIP! 🙏🙏🙏