Perc Allen was born in Scotland, but lived in Hamilton two years later. Allen got into broadcasting in 1948 and when the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats became the Tiger-Cats in 1950, Perc really got involved. Allen covered the Tiger-Cats for 38 years, first...
Terry Kielty came to Canada in 1927, and has been a part of the Ottawa fabric since 1946 when he became the colour man, and later the play-by-play voice for the Ottawa Rough Riders’ broadcast. Kielty’s crowning achievement was becoming president of the Football...
Ken Newans was born in Rouleau, Saskatchewan, tried teaching school, and then started a long and rewarding sportscasting career. Newans started in Moose Jaw, then Regina, then Calgary in 1968 and became sports director at CFCN-TV in 1971. Newans liked the job so much...
Norman H. Kimball’s contribution to the Edmonton football scene started when he coached junior football in that city. His affiliation with the Eskimos began in 1961 when he became their minor football coordinator. Norm Kimball was named the General Manager in 1964 and...
Jim Young was an all-star at Queen’s University, selected to both the Offensive and Defensive Teams in 1963, then played two years in the National Football League before beginning his Canadian professional career. Young was B.C.’s nominee for the Schenley Most...
