Howie Schwab

Howard Arlen Schwab (September 17, 1960 – April 20, 2024) was an American television personality and sports researcher who worked for ESPN in various roles from 1987 to 2013. Known for his extensive knowledge of sports trivia, he was the final adversary on the network's game show Stump the Schwab (2004–2006), in which contestants tested their knowledge against his; Schwab estimated that he was victorious about 80% of the time. As a geek and non-athlete, The Athletic credited him with breaking the stereotype of people seen on sports television. His father was a Holocaust survivor from Germany.

Career By 1995, Schwab was the coordinating producer for ESPN's website. Schwab also appeared with Merril Hoge and Matthew Berry on ESPNEWS Fantasy Insider.

Schwab appeared on the sports trivia show Stump the Schwab, which ran from 2004 to 2006. During the show, Schwab faced off against sports fans in a trivia contest. Schwab said that he had a 64–16 record during the show's 80 episodes. In 2014, Schwab joined Sports Jeopardy! as a consultant and writer. He also worked regularly with Dick Vitale for several years afterward.