Foster William Hewitt

Sportscaster

Birthday November 21, 1902

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Canada

DEATH DATE Apr 21, 1985 (82)

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About

Canadian radio broadcaster best known for his play by play coverage of Hockey Night in Canada.

Before fame

He attended the university of Toronto and was a boxing champion when he was a student.

Trivia

He was awarded the Order of Canada in 1972.

Family life

His son Bill Hewitt also became a sportscaster.

Associated with

Don Cherry was another popular Canadian hockey commentator.