thanks to illustrator Mort Graham
Ted Reynolds
Ted Reynolds' extensive
career in sports journalism has taken him to numerous international and local sporting
events for radio and television including ten Olympic Games, eight Commonwealth
Games and five Pan American Games. But throughout his entire career he has
proudly remained in
After five decades in the
business, Ted is still going strong and is currently working as a freelance
commentator. In his 53 years as a reporter, he has worked for only three media
outlets - CFJC Radio in
Ted is not unfamiliar with
breaking new ground. He was the first sportscaster in the province to provide
play-by-play commentary for CBC Television on football, baseball, lacrosse, and
basketball. He was the first host of Vancouver Canucks telecasts for Hockey
Night in
Ted's contribution to sports
journalism has been recognized with a multitude of awards including the prestigious
Doug Gilbert Media Award from the Sports Federation of Canada, which he
received twice- 1972 and 1985.
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Ted Reynolds - CFJC Kamloops 1945; play-by-play baseball, hockey & lacrosse
CJVI Victoria 1947-56; sports/royal tours/parades/elections, CBC Radio/TV
Vancouver 1956-91; first sportscaster in BC to provide play-by-play football,
baseball, lacrosse, and basketball commentary for CBC Television; first host of
Vancouver Canucks telecasts for Hockey Night in Canada when team joined NHL;
Sports Federation of Canada Doug Gilbert Media Award 1972 and 1985; BC Sports
Hall of Fame member 1998; Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame inductee
November 2002.