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Jack DennettJack Dennett Jack Dennett Canadian sports announcer (1916–1975) Jack Dennett (May 30, 1916 – August 27, 1975) was a Canadian radio and television announcer. Quick facts Born, Died ... Jack Dennett Born (1916-05-30)May 30, 1916 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Died August 27, 1975(1975-08-27) (aged 59) Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Occupations radio and television announcer Years active 1930s–1975 Close He began his career in radio at the age of sixteen at CFAC in Calgary, beginning with various odd jobs such as filing, then began filling in for the regular news announcer when he did not appear for work. Career In 1935, Dennett began conducting hockey interviews of players in the Regina Senior Hockey League. He enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1940 although… (Source: Wikipedia)
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