Posted by Mike Ruffone on November 19, 2021, 11:44 am
Beloved CPS Sports Announcer ‘Always Went Above And Beyond’ To Call High School Games, Friends Say
Mark Farina was devoted to making Chicago Public League football, basketball and baseball championships a full experience for athletes and fans. He died this week at 61.
By Sara Badilini 7:33 AM CST on Nov 19, 2021
Mark Farina, a longtime PA announcer known for calling Chicago Public Schools sports, died this week. He was 61.
Farina died Monday morning from complications of COVID-19 after being hospitalized, according to his loved ones and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Farina called Chicago Public League football, basketball and baseball championships. He also owned a communications company and was a published author. (more)