Sam Nover, a former WPXI Sports director, has died.
Nover had a huge impact on Channel 11 and was one of the groundbreaking personalities in Pittsburgh television. He spent close to 30 years at Channel 11.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of longtime Pittsburgh sportscaster Sam Nover.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 5, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sam’s family and friends.
Nover conducted the final television interview with Pirates Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente.
Channel 11's current sports director, Alby Oxenreiter, described Nover as a perfectionist with a booming voice who paid keen attention to detail.
Nover spent a good portion of the year in Florida, but still loved coming back to Pittsburgh for a few months every year.
We are saddened to hear that long-time Pittsburgh TV sportscaster and onetime TV voice of the Penguins, Sam Nover has passed away.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 4, 2018
We extend our condolences to Sam's family, friends, and the Pittsburgh sports community.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of longtime Pittsburgh sportscaster Sam Nover.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 5, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sam’s family and friends.
Nover was 77 years old.
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