Jack Dennett

Jack Dennett (May 30, 1916 – August 27, 1975) was a Canadian radio and television announcer.

He enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1940 although was soon discharged due to suffering from stomach ulcers.

He returned to radio in Winnipeg at CKRC then shortly moved to Toronto in 1943 to take over newscasts at CFRB and eventually took over full-time slots in 1949.

Finally, he provided color commentary on Saturday night Vancouver Canucks home games in the 1970–71 season.

[2] He was diagnosed with bowel cancer and had surgery in January 1975 and returned to work, leaving just a month before his death.