Howard Finkel Dead: Longtime WWE Announcer and Hall of Famer Dies at Age 69
usmagazine.comLongtime wrestling announcer Howard Finkel died at the age of 69 on Thursday, April 16, according to the WWE.The professional wrestling league addressed the heartbreaking news in a statement on Thursday afternoon, recalling the several contributions Finkel made to the sport throughout his career. “When considering the greatest ring announcers in the history of sports and sports-entertainment, you’d be hard-pressed to name one better than Howard Finkel,” the statement read. “In addition to his legendary tenure as a ring announcer, The Fink was an indispensable resource inside the WWE offices for his vast knowledge of sports-entertainment history.”The New Jersey native, lovingly called “The Fink” by wrestling fans, began his career announcing
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