JONES: Bryan Hall celebrates 65 years in Edmonton broadcasting
Bryan Hall is celebrated for 65 years in the Edmonton media on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.Greg Southam/Postmedia
Most sports fans probably would have expected Mayor Don Iveson to get up Wednesday morning and declare it Connor McDavid Day in Edmonton.
But he didn’t.
At 7 a.m. the mayor read a different proclamation:
“Whereas in 1953 Bryan Hall signed on to the airwaves for the first time, launching an unparalleled career in Edmonton broadcasting…
“And whereas for the past 65 years, Hallsy has become one of our city’s most well-known and treasured voices in bringing football and hockey games to life for countless Edmontonians…
“And whereas his voice continues to resonate today as a mainstay on many of the radio programs and advertisements…
“And whereas Bryan has been a longtime champion of all things Edmonton, inspiring many generations of sports fans to cheer loud and be proud of the city, therefore, I, Don Iveson, do hereby proclaim Oct. 17, 2018, Bryan Hall Day in Edmonton, Alberta.”
There was a function at 9 a.m. in the 630 CHED studios when Bryan Hall got off the air after his morning sports run that began at 6 a.m. in which he was presented with a cake featuring his likeness in icing.
And then they sent the 85-year-old sportscaster who will cover his 61st Grey Cup here in November, off to the Edmonton Broadcasters Club’s annual fall luncheon to be honoured for his 65th anniversary behind the microphone in the City of Champions.
Marty Forbes began the proceedings in front of many of the legendary names in local broadcasting and the likes of Hockey Hall of Fame “Mr. Goalie” Glenn Hall who started his pro career here with the Edmonton Flyers when the louder Hall, no relation, was making his first trips to the broadcast booth at the Gardens.
“We have searched the records and we can’t find any broadcaster in all of Canadian history who has worked 65 consecutive years,” Forbes informed the record gathering for the event at the Sawmill Banquet Centre.
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