Don Chevrier
Don Chevrier | |
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Born | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | December 29, 1937
Died | December 17, 2007 Palm Harbor, Florida, United States | (aged 69)
Occupation | Sports commentator |
Years active | 1972-2006 |
Known for | |
Awards | Canadian Football Hall of Fame |
Don Chevrier (December 29, 1937 – December 17, 2007) was a Canadian sports announcer. He worked in television and radio, and was born in Toronto, Ontario.
Biography
Early life and career
He began his broadcasting career at CJCA in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 16 covering high school sports for radio. From 1972 to 1981, he was co-host of Curling Classic, a television program on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) that was earlier hosted by Alex Trebek.
In 1972, Chevrier was the ringside commentator for the World Heavyweight Championship between Joe Frazier and Ron Stander.
Toronto Blue Jays, CFL, Ottawa Senators
In
Chevrier was inducted into the Football Reporters of Canada section of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2016.[1]
Olympic Games broadcasts
Chevrier also provided
Personal life and death
Chevrier resided in Palm Harbor, Florida until his death. He died at home on December 17, 2007, as a result of complications from an undisclosed blood disorder.[2]
References
- ^ "Don Chevrier". Canadian Football Hall of Fame. 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
- ^ Houston, William (December 18, 2007). "'Voice of God' silenced". Globe and Mail. Retrieved March 22, 2009.