Stan Saunders Legacy Lives On

Stan Saunders, the beloved veteran Baltimore reporter and sports anchor who brought energy, humor, and heart to WJZ for decades, passed away at 72 after a battle with complications from long COVID and sarcoidosis. Beyond his on-air fame, he was a pioneering educator who founded the Baltimore Academy of Sports and Entertainment — later integrated into the city’s public school system — and taught at Towson State and Johns Hopkins. Family and colleagues hailed him as “The Man, The Myth, The Legend,” celebrating how his infectious spirit elevated everyone around him, leaving an indelible mark on both broadcast journalism and Baltimore’s educational landscape. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d0daa4f0d9459979