Win Elliot
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Win Elliott (born Irwin Elliot Shalek; May 7, 1915 in Chelsea, Massachusetts - September 17, 1998[1] in Norwalk, Connecticut) was a fight announcer heard over the NBC radio network during the 1950s. From 1947 to 1949, he was the emcee of Quick As a Flash[2], a radio quiz program which featured drama segments with guest actors from radio detective shows.
On television, Elliot replaced Jay Jackson as host of the nighttime version of the popular quiz show, Tic-Tac-Dough for the remainder of the show's nighttime run (1957–59). He was a host on other game shows, including Beat the Clock and Win with a Winner.
Win Elliot anchored Sports Central USA on the CBS Radio Network.
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- Former Michigan goaltender, sportscaster leaves lasting legacy
- Win Elliot at the Internet Movie Database
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