Gorde Hunter
Inducted 1992
Primary Outlet
Winnipeg Tribune, Calgary Herald
Gorde Hunter was a respected sports journalist whose reporting career began in 1947 with the Winnipeg Tribune.
During his time with the paper, Hunter became well-known in Canadian football circles. He covered the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with diligence and precision. Over the course of his career, he reported on what is believed to be a record 500 consecutive Canadian Football League games, building a reputation for reliability and deep football knowledge.
In 1953, Hunter moved to Calgary, where he became sports editor at the Calgary Herald. His leadership in the newsroom helped shape the Herald’s sports coverage during a period of growth in Western Canadian athletics. While in Calgary, he also became a broadcaster and served as colour commentator for Calgary Stampeders games on CFAC Radio until 1967. His voice became a staple on the airwaves, known for its clarity, enthusiasm and understanding of the game.
Hunter was famous for saying, “Football is the only sport.”
His contributions extended beyond game summaries. He was known for mentoring younger journalists and helping to raise the standard of football reporting in both print and broadcast media. His balanced, informed coverage earned him the respect of colleagues, athletes and fans alike.
In 1983, Hunter was inducted into the Football Reporters of Canada wing of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding work covering the Canadian game.
Gorde Hunter was inducted into the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Media Roll of Honour in 1992.
During his time with the paper, Hunter became well-known in Canadian football circles. He covered the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with diligence and precision. Over the course of his career, he reported on what is believed to be a record 500 consecutive Canadian Football League games, building a reputation for reliability and deep football knowledge.
In 1953, Hunter moved to Calgary, where he became sports editor at the Calgary Herald. His leadership in the newsroom helped shape the Herald’s sports coverage during a period of growth in Western Canadian athletics. While in Calgary, he also became a broadcaster and served as colour commentator for Calgary Stampeders games on CFAC Radio until 1967. His voice became a staple on the airwaves, known for its clarity, enthusiasm and understanding of the game.
Hunter was famous for saying, “Football is the only sport.”
His contributions extended beyond game summaries. He was known for mentoring younger journalists and helping to raise the standard of football reporting in both print and broadcast media. His balanced, informed coverage earned him the respect of colleagues, athletes and fans alike.
In 1983, Hunter was inducted into the Football Reporters of Canada wing of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding work covering the Canadian game.
Gorde Hunter was inducted into the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Media Roll of Honour in 1992.