James "Red" Burnett
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James "Red" Burnett | (Red Burnett) born 1912, died April 1, 1979 was a sportswriter for the Toronto Star in the 1940's to the 1970's.
Described as one of the most knowledgable hockey writers, his intimate knowledge of the game of hockey enabled him to describe the greatness of players such as Glenn Hall, Dave Keon among others. Often, he descrbed in detail important games and what exactly happened in them.
He had a tough exterior to mask his gentle nature. Often, his gentle nature surfaced, for example, when he would organize the Conn Smythe Dinner for needy children.
When he died April 1rst, 1979, he was described by Ken McKenzie of The Hockey News as the dean of hockey writers.
Sources
Sports Media Canada, Awards by George Gross
The Hockey News
