John Short (journalist)

Canadian sports journalist, broadcaster (1937–2024)

John Short

Short in 2010

Born| (1937-01-31)January 31, 1937

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Died| January 11, 2024(2024-01-11) (aged 86)
Occupation(s)| Journalist, broadcaster
Employer| Edmonton Sun

John Short (January 31, 1937 – January 11, 2024) was a Canadian sports journalist and broadcaster.[1][2] He wrote a column for the Edmonton Sun. Short had formerly worked for the Canadian Press, Edmonton Journal, as well as the Edmonton Oilers as public relations director. He also hosted various sports-related radio shows.

Short was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 1988, and was a recipient of the Chester Bell Memorial Award for excellence in sportswriting, as well as the Fred Sgambati National Award for university sports coverage.[3] He served on the board of directors for the Alberta Sport Connection, and also served on the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee.[4]

Short died on January 11, 2024, at the age of 86.[5]

## References

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1. ^ Gregor, Jason (January 30, 2017). "Monday Musings: NHL Debates and a special tribute". OilersNation. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
2. ^ Edmonton Oilers Radio 790 CFCW; Sports first and foremost for John Short: [Final Edition] Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] October 4, 1992: G7.
3. ^ "John Short". Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
4. ^ "John Short". Alberta Sport Connection. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
5. ^ Matheson, Jim (11 January 2024). "Friends and family mourn longtime Edmonton sports media personalities John Short and Robin Brownlee". Retrieved 11 January 2024.

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