Frank Giardina, 1954-2026: W.Va. Sports History Was 'Near and Dear' to Giardina

State sports history 'near and dear' to late Giardina

Frank Giardina lived as a storyteller, recalling with ease and delight West Virginia athletes and moments in Mountain State sports history.

Frank Giardina, 1954-2026: W.Va. sports history was 'near and dear' to Giardina

Frank Giardina lived as a storyteller, recalling with ease and delight West Virginia athletes and moments in Mountain State sports history. After Giardina’s death Sunday morning, those who loved the legendary broadcaster and sports administration remembered him in return. Giardina, who died at 4:24 a.m. on Oct. 11 at the Putnam Center in Teays Valley after an extended illness, is a member of the West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame and Marsha…