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Howard Finkel

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American professional wrestling ring announcer (1950-2020)

United StatesJournalistsLived 1950 to 2020 · aged 69
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Howard Finkel was an American professional wrestling ring announcer, backstage worker, and occasional professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in WWE. He began working for Vincent J. McMahon's World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1975, and was a Madison Square Garden ring announcer since 1977.

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Finkel (center) built his reputation announcing matches at Madison Square GardenFinkel (center) built his reputation announcing matches at Madison Square GardenFinkel in the ring in 2009Finkel in the ring in 2009Finkel at the 2009 HOF induction ceremonyFinkel at the 2009 HOF induction ceremony

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2018Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
2009WWE Hall of Fame

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Howard Finkel was an American professional wrestling ring announcer, backstage worker, and occasional professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in WWE. He began working for Vincent J. McMahon's World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1975, and was a Madison Square Garden ring announcer since 1977. Finkel was WWE's longest-serving employee. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.

Country
United States
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Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1950 to 2020 · aged 69
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15 languages

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