Foster Hewitt (1902–1985)

Concentrates on reviewing his career rather than personal life. Some very interesting bits about WWII and hockey that I don't remember reading before. Would also be interesting to anyone interested in the early days of radio as he got into hockey broadcasting via his role in promoting radio to the Toronto area. Not much on the personal side (even father mentions are primarily related to his sports connections and son Bill's entry into the career is dealt with in a few paragraphs). Scott show more Young's Hello Canada! bio liberally quotes the book. I read it first and personally felt Young took more than seemed right - not always clearly quotes from the book, at times the only changes appeared to be switching to third person from first (not an accusation - I don't know what was acceptable at the time and it is impossible to miss so if it was an issue, I'm sure it would have been an issue at publication). Both books are short so I'd actually recommend reading both if interested. show less

Book Description: Thomas Allen Ltd., Toronto. ON, 1950. Decorative Pictorial Paper. Book Condition: Good. No Jacket. Illustrated by the Same b/w Vignette at the Beginning of Each chapter (illustrator). First Canadian Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Toronto, ON: Thomas Allen Ltd., No Date -- Circa 1950.Illustrated by the same b/w vignette hockey player at the beginning of each chapter. In 8vo., and 143 pages. It is a Juvenile novel about the Gloster Greys of Toronto and their bid for an show more Olympic Gold Medal. show less

Book Description: Toronto: RYERSON PRESS, 1951, Toronto, 1951. Hard Cover. Book Condition: EXCELLENT. Good. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. 1951 IST EDITION BY FAMED HOCKEY SPORTS ANNOUNCER FOSTER HEWITT..White Boards with picture of pole vaulter EXCELLENT. 142 clean pages in a tight binding.

Book Description: Thomas Allen Limited, Toronto, 1949. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Good. No dust jacket. White hardcover with red stripe on front cover and white lettering inside stripe. 145 pages. 6 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches in size.