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Don Gillis

Acting
85 years old Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

Biography

Donald A. Gillis was a Canadian-born sportscaster who was sports director of Boston's Channel 5 (WHDH-TV and WCVB-TV) from 1962 through 1983. Gillis pioneered the 11 p.m. sports report in Boston, becoming the dean of the city's sports anchors. Famed for calling the 1968 Harvard versus Yale football game.

Personal Details

Born
August 1, 1922 - April 23, 2008 (age 85)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Known For
Acting