Howard Baum, the longtime statistician who chronicled North Carolina State’s sports broadcasts for more than six decades, died at the age of 92. His death was confirmed by his family, who noted that no details about a memorial service have been released.
A half‑century of numbers
Baum began his career in the mid‑1970s when he joined Wolfpack Sports Radio, the official radio outlet for the N.C. State Wolfpack. Over the next 50 years he was present at virtually every game, missing only a single annual anniversary cruise with his wife.
His meticulous records supplied radio voices such as Tony Haynes and Gary Hahn with yardage totals, scoring droughts and other granular data that helped listeners visualize the action. Baum was a constant presence during landmark moments, including the 1983 men’s basketball national championship and the Wolfpack’s run to the 2024 ACC Tournament and Final Four.
A community mourns
The news of Baum’s passing coincides with a string of recent losses within the Wolfpack basketball family, including former players Cozell McQueen and Vic Molodet. His contributions were publicly recognized during the team’s regular‑season finale in March, though no details about a memorial service have been released.
Colleagues and fans alike remember Baum not only for his sharp mind but also for the warmth he brought to every broadcast. His legacy endures in the statistics that still shape how the Wolfpack’s stories are told.