A stand up kinda guy, Edward (Eddie) Armstrong was a celebrated sports journalist and editor whose career greatly influenced Winnipeg’s sporting community.

Born in Weymouth, N.S., in 1904, Armstrong moved to Manitoba with his family early in life. He attended Kelvin High School, then went to Wesley College, where he excelled in basketball, soccer and shot put.

Shortly after leaving college, Armstrong was hired by the Winnipeg Free Press as a sports reporter. He worked for 23 years as a sports reporter before becoming sports editor in 1939. In 1944, he became city editor, a role he held until his passing in 1950.

Beyond his newsroom work, Armstrong was deeply involved in Manitoba sports. He served as secretary and treasurer of the Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association and was connected to both the Manitoba Boxing and Wrestling Commission and Manitoba Track and Field Association. He also served as president of the Winnipeg Football Club in 1948 and 1949 and was the vice-president of the Manitoba Rugby Union. Armstrong was also secretary of the Manitoba Rugby League and president of the Winnipeg Senior Rugby League in 1944.

Known for his athletic background, Armstrong was a member of the Granite Curling Club and won a Manitoba bonspiel trophy in 1926. He carried that competitive spirit throughout his career in both journalism and sport administration.

Armstrong’s leadership and dedication earned him posthumous recognition from several organizations, including induction into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.

Eddie Armstrong was inducted into the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Media Roll of Honour in 1987.