Longtime Canadian NHL sportscaster, Don Cherry, fired by Sportsnet

[BetteDavisEyes]

Longtime Canadian NHL commentator Don Cherry fired by Sportsnet

Cherry has hosted ‘Coach’s Corner’ since 1986

The longtime voice of “Coach’s Corner” on “Hockey Night in Canada,” Don Cherry, has been fired after making anti-immigrant comments during a recent broadcast, according to the Toronto Sun...

 

[rjay]

Sad

 

[Bravo]

I'm sorry to see his career end this way. He always has been a vocal man. My Cousin was his neighbor when he lived in Richmond Hill.

 

[LadyL]

It is sad to see him end his career this way. But he is 85 ... like he should've retired 20 years ago IMO.

 

[firebird]

Oh, I WANT to comment further, but I won't. I'll just say cheers, Mr. Cherry. Glad you went out speaking your mind.

 

[mickey2942]

It is sad to see him end his career this way. But he is 85 ... like he should've retired 20 years ago IMO.

He should have retired graciously years ago. Enough said.

 

[sans_soleil]

Age is no excuse for ignorance and spreading hatred. So valid decision imo.

 

[mickey2942]

Age is no excuse for ignorance and spreading hatred. So valid decision imo.

There was an elderly toxic rape culture judge in Montana who said something so out of line during a rape trial, that he was "allowed to retire" after the trial. He was honored later for his years of service. It was beyond disgusting. He should have been publicly terminated and all of his previous rape trials reviewed.

The Montana Judge Who Blamed a 14-Year-Old for Her Own Rape Will be Censured

"Age is no excuse for ignorance and spreading hatred.". Well said.

 

[firebird]

Age is no excuse for ignorance and spreading hatred. So valid decision imo.

I disagree that he is ignorant or "spreading hatred." Imo, veterans are to be respected. Period. I love what he said and only regret that he was able to say it only because he's too old to be impacted by cancel culture and getting "fired" doesn't mean anything when you're 85. Bravo, Mr. Cherry.

 

[firebird]

R

There was an elderly toxic rape culture judge in Montana who said something so out of line during a rape trial, that he was "allowed to retire" after the trial. He was honored later for his years of service. It was beyond disgusting. He should have been publicly terminated and all of his previous rape trials reviewed.

The Montana Judge Who Blamed a 14-Year-Old for Her Own Rape Will be Censured

"Age is no excuse for ignorance and spreading hatred.". Well said.

Rape of a child and respect for veterans are like beyond different ballparks...more like separate planets.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I always enjoyed Don Cherry's colorful commentaries, not to mention the equally colorful suits and ties

 

[Bravo]

My Parents met him several times and my own family met him once. I cant say enough good about him. I'm just so sad about it.

 

[Bravo]

Apparently he would go into a fabric store. Pick out a fabric and voila the jacket was made lol I sure loved his shirts and ties.

 

[Bravo]

If I am remembering right I think his wife Rose did a lot of his sewing when she was alive.

 

[Bravo]

Global news is taking this to the 10th degree. So I am not watching.