Tributes pour in as Global Kingston sportscaster Doug Jeffries retires after 46 years
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Veteran Global Kingston sports broadcaster Doug Jeffries retires from a 46-year career in broadcasting, completing his final sportscast on Wednesday, June 15.
Kingston’s Mr. Sports is calling it a career.
Veteran Global Kingston sports broadcaster Doug Jeffries completes his final broadcast on CKWS News at 6 and 11 on Wednesday after 23 years on television and a previous 23 years on local radio.
Few broadcasters will ever reach that milestone, and Jeffries has set the bar high when it comes to his dedication to the local sports scene.
His lasting impact on the sports community prompted the City of Kingston to declare June 15 as Doug Jeffries Day.
“It was time,” says the humble broadcaster of his decision to retire after 46 years behind the microphone.
Community tributes have been pouring in since Jeffries announced his retirement date over a month ago from co-workers, coaches, athletes, teams and charitable groups and others who praised his unabashed dedication to showcasing local sports, including many that would not typically get any kind of television coverage.
The lengthy list comes from every corner of the sporting world — figure skating, minor hockey, curling, tennis, all types of high school sports to Special Olympics and the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs.
“I know the phrase has been overused but it truly has been a labour of love for me,” Jeffries says.
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