About Rex MacLeod
Lived 1921 – 1995 (aged 74). Rex MacLeod was a Canadian journalist.
John Alexander "Rex" MacLeod (March 30, 1921 – April 7, 1995), was a Canadian sports journalist. A columnist for The Globe and Mail and Toronto Star, he won the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award in 1987 and is a member of the media section of the Hockey Hall of Fame. MacLeod served in World War II with the Royal Canadian Air Force and entered the newspaper industry after the war, with the Guelph Mercury. He retired in 1987.
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Who was Rex MacLeod?
Canadian journalist (1921-1995)
When was Rex MacLeod born?
Rex MacLeod was born on 30 March 1921 in Cape Breton Island.
When did Rex MacLeod die?
Rex MacLeod died on 7 April 1995 in Toronto.
What was Rex MacLeod's occupation?
Rex MacLeod was a journalist.
What nationality was Rex MacLeod?
Rex MacLeod was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rex MacLeod. https://biography.guide/rex-macleod/
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