About Ken King
Lived 1952 – 2020 (aged 68). Ken King was a Canadian sports executive.
Kenneth Michael King (January 26, 1952 – March 11, 2020) was a Canadian sports executive. He was the vice chairman of Calgary Sports and Entertainment, as well as alternate governor of the Calgary Flames in the NHL. He was the chairman and governor of the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the Calgary Hitmen's governor of the Western Hockey League (WHL).
Ken King died on March 11, 2020, at the age of 68 from lung cancer.
Awards and honours 2005 - Alberta Centennial Medal for outstanding contributions to the province of Alberta 2012 - Honorary degree from the University of Calgary 2014 - Honorary degree from Mount Royal University
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Who was Ken King?
Canadian sports executive (1952-2020)
When was Ken King born?
Ken King was born on 26 January 1952 in Hanley.
When did Ken King die?
Ken King died on 11 March 2020.
What was Ken King's occupation?
Ken King was a sports executive.
What nationality was Ken King?
Ken King was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ken King (ice hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken King. https://biography.guide/ken-king/
MLA: "Ken King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-king/.
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