About Bill Comrie
Born 1949. Bill Comrie is a Canadian athlete, known for The Brick.
William H. Comrie (born June 29, 1948) is a Canadian businessman. He is the founder of The Brick, one of Canada's largest volume retailers of furniture, mattresses, appliances and home electronics.
He played junior hockey with the Moose Jaw Canucks, a Chicago Blackhawks farm team, and later the Edmonton Oil Kings, but retired from hockey in 1968 to enter into the family furniture business following the death of his father Herb,
BC Lions Ownership From September 23, 1992 to March 11, 1996, Comrie was owner of the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. The Lions won the 1994 Grey Cup.
Personal life Comrie is the father of professional ice hockey players Mike, Paul, and Eric Comrie. He has a grandson named Luca through Mike's former marriage to Hilary Duff.
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Who is Bill Comrie?
Canadian businessman
When was Bill Comrie born?
Bill Comrie was born in 1949 in Winnipeg.
What is Bill Comrie's occupation?
Bill Comrie is an athlete.
What is Bill Comrie known for?
Bill Comrie is known for The Brick.
What nationality is Bill Comrie?
Bill Comrie is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Comrie. https://biography.guide/bill-comrie/
MLA: "Bill Comrie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-comrie/.
Chicago: "Bill Comrie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-comrie/.
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