Vin Cherwoo, longtime AP sports desk editor and union leader, dies at 56
Summary
Vin Cherwoo, a longtime sports editor and writer for The Associated Press and president of the News Media Guild, died at age 56 following a long illness. He worked with AP for over 30 years, covering major sports teams and events, and was known for his dedication to both his journalism and union leadership.Key Facts
- Vin Cherwoo died early Friday in Tampa, Florida, after a long illness and hospitalization since May.
- He worked for The Associated Press sports desk for more than 30 years.
- Cherwoo was elected president of the News Media Guild in 2020 and reelected in 2024.
- He started at AP in 1993 as a seasonal baseball dictationist before becoming a full-time sports editor and writer.
- Cherwoo covered NHL teams such as the New York Rangers and Islanders, MLB teams like the Yankees and Mets, and the WNBA’s New York Liberty.
- He was known for his careful editing, knowledge of sports history, and support of union contracts.
- Colleagues described him as a modest, friendly person who enjoyed sports, fantasy football, pop culture, and sharing stories about his life.
- He often worked overnight shifts and helped ensure accuracy and quick delivery of sports stories.
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