Ernie Calcutt

Ernest George Calcutt (November 1, 1932 – January 10, 1984) was a Canadian sports commentator and radio news director.

[8] He broadcast sports news reports every 30 minutes, gave a daily morning commentary and hosted a public affairs talk show.

[3] During his broadcast tenure, the team competed in six Grey Cup games and won four Canadian Football League championships.

He was credited for having a sense of on-air humour, and for coining the phrases "pulling an el foldo" and "being as wide open as a church door on a Sunday morning".

[11] He also served as president of the Canadian Football Reporters,[3][8] and was a recurring host of the Schenley Award for the league's most valuable player.

[2] He was succeeded by John Badham as the radio announcer for the Ottawa Rough Riders and the sports director of CFRA.

Photo of stadium grandstand with press box near the top
South stand at TD Place Stadium including the press box named for Calcutt