Shirley Povich | |
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Born | Eden, Maine, U.S. | July 15, 1905
Died | June 4, 1998 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 92)
Resting place | Elesavetgrad Cemetery |
Occupation | |
Alma mater | Georgetown University |
Spouse |
Ethyl Friedman (m. 1932) |
Children | 3, including Maury and Lynn |
Shirley Lewis Povich (July 15, 1905 – June 4, 1998) was an American sportswriter and columnist who spent his entire 1923-1988 career with The Washington Post. Known for his sports coverage, Povich also served as a World War II war correspondent.