Sports-Production Industry Stalwart Leon Schweir Passes Away at 68

Sports-Production Industry Stalwart Leon Schweir Passes Away at 68 Schweir worked for 40+ years at NFL Media, Pac-12 Networks, Versus, BTN, and MSG Networks By SVG Staff

Monday, August 16, 2021 - 5:24 pm

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Leon Schweir, a highly-esteemed sports-production industry exec and veteran of NFL Media, Pac-12 Networks, Versus Sports Network, Big Ten Network, and MSG Networks/Fox Sports NY, died last week at his home in San Francisco. He was 68 years old. One of the most respected production and operations executives during more than four decades in the sports media industry, Schweir played an integral role in the launch of Pac-12 Networks and Big Ten Network.

Most recently as VP of broadcast operations for NFL Media, he played a key role in NFL Media's move to the new LA Stadium and Entertainment District (The District) at Hollywood Park.

At Pac-12 Networks, Schweir was responsible for event, studio, and digital content, including 850 live events and was part of the networks' original launch team. From 2012-2018, he oversaw the engineering staff that originated the first full-IP production network, garnering IBC Finalist for Tech innovation and an Emmy nomination for the technology. While at Pac-12 Networks he helped to develop the at-home or REMI-production model that is now widely used across the industry.

Prior to Pac-12 Networks, Schweir was SVP, production planning, and SVP, production, Versus Sports Network and Comcast SportsNet, in charge of studio and remote productions that included NHL, Tour de France, and NBA D League.

Previous to that, he was executive producer/VP, production, Big Ten Network, overseeing studio-, remote-, and technical-operations teams and playing a key role in the successful launch and creation of a full-HD server-based studio facility.

He had also served as executive producer/VP, programming, MSG Networks and Fox Sports NY, responsible for production and programming of two regional networks and live coverage of more than 300 sports events per year.

Schweir is survived by his son, Richard, and daughter, Christina. A memorial service will be held at Green Street Mortuary (649 Green St.) in San Francisco on Aug. 26 at 12:30 p.m. PT. The family is also planning to livestream the service with more information to come on where it can be viewed.

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