Don Cherry
Don Cherry is a Canadian ice hockey commentator for CBC Television. Cherry co-hosts the “Coach’s Corner” intermission segment (with Ron MacLean) on the long running Canadian sports program Hockey Night in Canada. He is known for his outspoken manner, flamboyant dress, and staunch patriotism. Prior to his broadcast career, Cherry was a National Hockey League player and coach. He played one game with the Boston Bruins, and later coached them during the days of Bobby Orr. He is also well-known as an author, syndicated radio commentator for The Fan Radio Network, creator of the “Rock’em Sock’em Hockey” video series, and celebrity endorser. Cherry was voted as the seventh greatest Canadian on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s television special, The Greatest Canadian.
Let’s start with the fact that you were voted one of The Greatest Canadians of all time. What do you think you represent to Canadians? I’ve been one of the most popular and I think that’s what it was; and I think it was a statement by the working class guys, which I am, the [...]
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