Red Fisher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Red Fisher
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| Born | 22 August 1926 |
| Died | 19 January 2018 (aged 91) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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| Occupation | Sports journalist |
| Years active | 1954-2012 |
Red Fisher (born August 22, 1926 – died January 19, 2018) was a well-known Canadian sports journalist. He was famous for writing about the National Hockey League (NHL). His articles often focused on the Montreal Canadiens hockey team.
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Who Was Red Fisher?
Red Fisher was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He became a sports journalist, which means he wrote articles and stories about sports. His main focus was ice hockey, especially the NHL.
Starting His Career
Red Fisher began his career in 1954. He started writing for a newspaper called The Montreal Star. He worked there as a writer and later as the sports editor. He stayed with The Montreal Star until the newspaper closed down in 1979.
Covering the Montreal Canadiens
For many years, Red Fisher wrote exciting stories about the Montreal Canadiens. He shared his thoughts and observations about the team's games and players. His columns were very popular with hockey fans. He helped people feel closer to their favorite sport and team.
Retirement and Legacy
Red Fisher retired from his long career in 2012. He had spent almost 60 years writing about sports. He was a respected voice in Canadian sports journalism. Red Fisher passed away in Montreal on January 19, 2018. He was 91 years old. His work helped shape how many Canadians followed hockey.
