Foster Hewitt

Early Life

Born November 21, 1902

Attended University of Toronto

Hewitt was a champion boxer and only weighed 112 pounds in his student years

Hewitt died in 1985.

got an interest in radio when driving with his father

Career

Foster Hewitt was only 20 years old when he was assigned to announce the first radio broadcast of a hockey game by his employer, Canada Covers America First

Responsible for the famous phrase of "He shoots he scores."

most famous for his play-by-play calls for Hockey Night in Canada.

Toronto Maple Leafs is wear Foster Hewitt made his mark, and fame throughout his career.

Hewitt began live broadcasting of hockey, lacrosse, sculling, motorboat and motorcycle races, sailing, football and baseball.

Legacy

honours include the Order of Canada, and inductions into the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.

Hewitt retired in 1963 to devote all of his time to his radio station CKFH in Toronto.

Hewitt was honoured when a media award in his name was introduced by the Hall to worthy broadcast recipients.