Harry Teinowitz, former host of Mac, Jurko and Harry on ESPN 1000 in Chicago, has died.
Jeff Agrest of the Chicago Sun-Times reported on Teinowitz’s passing.
“Harry Teinowitz, part of the popular ‘Mac, Jurko and Harry’ show that aired from 2001 to ’09 on ESPN 1000, has died at 64,” Agrest wrote. “Teinowitz had a liver transplant within the last two years, and he suffered from heart and liver problems.”
Agrest also noted how big the show, which Teinowitz hosted alongside Dan McNeil and John Jurkovic, was.
His ESPN 1000 show was a hit, drawing big ratings and making the station a viable competitor to The Score, which had launched nine years before,” Agrest detailed. In fact, “Mac, Jurko and Harry” often dominated in afternoons, with listeners likely wondering what might spark the show’s next feud. McNeil and Teinowitz were polar opposites, which led to several on-air incidents. Nevertheless, the trio’s banter was wildly entertaining.
Teinowitz was fondly remembered as news of his passing broke.
Jon Greenberg of The Athletic commented on Teinowitz’s passing.
“This news had been going around Chicago sports media circles today,” Greenberg said. “Very, very sad. It was sudden. His funeral is Monday.”