Steelers' legendary media personality passes away at 76
Broadcasters and radio hosts are often the middlemen in sports. They bring experienced and often in-person vision from the team to the fan, helping create the dynamic that puts the f in fanatic. One of the best to ever do that in the city of Pittsburgh was Stan Savran, who passed away yesterday afternoon on […]
Broadcasters and radio hosts are often the middlemen in sports.
They bring experienced and often in-person vision from the team to the fan, helping create the dynamic that puts the f in fanatic.
One of the best to ever do that in the city of Pittsburgh was Stan Savran, who passed away yesterday afternoon on June 12th at the age of 76.
An icon across the city, Savran covered Pittsburgh pro sports for a variety of organizations and through several mediums during his time in the city. He was widely regarded by all and will be greatly missed.
Statement by Steelers President Art Rooney II on the passing of Stan Savran:
Today is a sad day in the City of Pittsburgh as we lost a legendary person, media icon, and close friend with the passing of Stan Savran. He was a gentleman in every way possible, and he did so much for our city and Western Pa. with his honest candor and knowledge of all sports, both locally and nationally. Stan was involved for many years working on our Steelers Radio Network as well as doing several Steelers' interviews and shows, while also being a valuable contributor to our Hall of Honor committee.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family during this difficult time. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed, but always remembered.
Perhaps Savran was so appreciated and well-like not only because of his on-air talent, but because he was the embodiment of Pittsburgh, something I thought Mark Kaboly of The Athletic did a terrific job articulating:
Stan made his way in this business with talent, sure, but more than that, he did so with determination, grit and old-fashioned hard work.
That was Stan.
He loved sports, he loved to work and he loved people. Being a radio host, a studio host and a local sports anchor allowed him to do everything he loved in one fell swoop.
He was going out his way, and that was with a microphone in one hand and his leather briefcase in the other. How can you not respect a man like that?
That’s why people across social media are emptying their hearts about a guy many of them had never met — he was highly respected and did things the right way.
-Mark Kaboly, Steelers beat reporter for The Athletic
I think I join all Steelers fans and Yinzers in general when I send my condolences to the Savran family and everyone he touched. May he rest in peace, and always be remembered as a legend in the 412.
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