The video above is protection of FNTD with Dan Coughlin.
CLEVELAND (WJW) – With a really heavy coronary heart we announce the passing of our good friend and colleague Dan Coughlin.
Dan was a legend in Cleveland sports activities journalism when he grew to become a sportswriter for the Plain Supplier in 1964.
Dan joined Fox 8 in 1983 and continued with us as a contributor to “Friday Evening Landing” by way of this previous Friday night time when he lined the St Edwards vs St Ignatius recreation. We’re comforted in the truth that Dan did what he really beloved proper up till his passing.
We’ve got really misplaced a legend and an excellent good friend.
A neighborhood ‘staple’
The Saint Ignatius Wildcats in a Sunday social media post known as it “heartbreaking information.”
“Dan was a Northeast Ohio staple for highschool soccer,” the submit reads. “We have been proud to host Dan for Friday Evening Landing this previous Friday on the Saint Ignatius/Saint Edward recreation. Our ideas are with the Coughlin household and FOX 8 neighborhood!”
The Kirtland Hornets stat crew on X known as Coughlin a “legendary determine.”
“He left fairly a legacy and our prayers go to his family and friends.”
Fellow Northeast Ohio journalists additionally supplied sort phrases on social media on Sunday.
“Such a pleasant man. He all the time had a smile,” wrote Russ Mitchell on X. “Relaxation in peace.”
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