Shirley Povich | |
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 Shirley Povich as master of ceremonies at Cooperstown, 1955 | |
| Born | July 15, 1905 Eden, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 1998 (aged 92) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| 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 career with The Washington Post. Known for his sports columns, Povich began his career with The Post as a World War II war correspondent and continued to work there until his death in 1998.