John Short (journalist)
John Short | |
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| Born | 1936 or 1937 (age 86–87) |
| Occupation(s) | journalist, broadcaster |
| Employer | Edmonton Sun |
John Short (born 1937) is a Canadian sports journalist and broadcaster.[1] He writes a column for the Edmonton Sun. Short formerly worked for the Canadian Press, Edmonton Journal, as well as the Edmonton Oilers as public relations director. He has also hosted various sports-related radio shows. Short is a member of the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (inducted 1988) and a recipient of the Chester Bell Memorial Award for excellence in sportswriting, as well as the Fred Sgambati national award for university sports coverage.[2] He serves on the board of directors for the Alberta Sport Connection, and has also served on the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee.[3]
References
- ^ Edmonton Oilers Radio 790 CFCW; Sports first and foremost for John Short: [Final Edition] Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 04 Oct 1992: G7.
- ^ http://ashfm.ca/hall-of-fame-honoured-members/browse/bell-memorial-award/short-john
- ^ http://www.albertasport.ca/about-us/board-of-directors/john-short.aspx