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Shirley Povich

Shirley Povich
Shirley Povich as master of ceremonies at Cooperstown, 1955
Shirley Povich as master of ceremonies at Cooperstown, 1955
Born(1905-07-15)July 15, 1905
Eden, Maine, U.S.
DiedJune 4, 1998(1998-06-04) (aged 92)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeElesavetgrad Cemetery
Occupation
Alma materGeorgetown University
Spouse
Ethyl Friedman
(m. 1932)
Children3, 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.


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