Foster Hewitt
Canadian radio broadcaster (1902–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Foster William Hewitt, OC (November 21, 1902–April 21, 1985) was a Canadian radio broadcaster most famous for his play-by-play calls for Hockey Night in Canada. He was the son of W. A. Hewitt, and the father of Bill Hewitt.
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Born | (1902-11-21)November 21, 1902 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Died | April 21, 1985(1985-04-21) (aged 82) Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
Occupation | Radio broadcaster |
Known for | Hockey Night in Canada |
Spouse | Elizabeth Kathleen How (1903–1969, m. 1925) |
Children | Elizabeth Ann Somerville (1926–1977) Bill Hewitt (1928–1996) |
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Awards | Order of Canada Foster Hewitt Memorial Award |
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