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Howie Meeker

Canadian politician, formerly ice hockey player (1923–2020)

  • Fame48.3
  • Momentum7.7
  • Wikipedia1.1K
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Lived 1923–2020, aged 97Canada
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    9 languages
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  • Era
    1923–2020
    Aged 97
  • Awards
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    recognised works
Summary
Updated 2026-07-01

Howard William Meeker was a Canadian professional hockey player in the National Hockey League, youth coach and educator in ice hockey, and a Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament. He became best known to Canadians as an excitable and enthusiastic television colour commentator for Hockey Night in Canada, breaking down strategy in between periods of games with early use of the telestrator. In the 1970s, he ran hockey camps and created numerous books and a television series promoting youth education in the sport.

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  • Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Pittsburgh Hornets
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  • Calder Memorial Trophy
  • Member of the Order of Canada
  • Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
  • Foster Hewitt Memorial Award
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48.3
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Momentum7.7
Historical7.7
Source confidence50.0
Completeness70.0
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