About Al McCann
Lived 1930 – 2015 (aged 85). Al McCann was a Canadian journalist.
Allan "Al" McCann (January 9, 1930 – March 11, 2015) was a Canadian play-by-play sports announcer, who worked in Canadian football and ice hockey.
Career His broadcasting career began in the late 1950s, holding the position of sports director at CJLH Television in Lethbridge, Alberta from 1959 to 1963. He then moved to Edmonton to work for CFRN radio and television, serving as sports director from 1963 until his retirement in the early 1990s. He has also broadcast 28 Grey Cup matches as well as numerous Stanley Cup playoff series and curling briers.
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Who was Al McCann?
Canadian sports announcer
When was Al McCann born?
Al McCann was born on 9 January 1930 in Lethbridge.
When did Al McCann die?
Al McCann died on 11 March 2015 in Edmonton.
What was Al McCann's occupation?
Al McCann was a journalist.
What nationality was Al McCann?
Al McCann was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Al McCann (broadcaster)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al McCann. https://biography.guide/al-mccann/
MLA: "Al McCann." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/al-mccann/.
Chicago: "Al McCann." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/al-mccann/.
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