In 1952 a new program aired on the CBC. It was called Hockey Night in Canada.
Papa B watched that first televised game with his Dad, Joe Etherington (aka Gramps). And together they would listen to the legendary Foster Hewitt open the broadcast when he would say "Hello, Canada, and hockey fans in the United States and Newfoundland"
That tradition continued with the arrival of Papa B's three boys - Mark, Sean and Paul who would all eagerly anticipate 7pm on Saturday nights. 
As 7pm would be the time that they would see this logo which inevitably was followed by the appearance of their favourite players - Wendel Clark, Doug Gilmour and Mats Sundin
Now the tradition continues with me! Daddy and I don our jerseys on Sat nights and cheer for the Leafs!And with these jerseys on, I kinda think we look like these guys below...
Gotta love tradition :)Already looking forward to tonight's game... T-2 hours and counting
1 comment:
You are continuing a great tradition....Hockey Night In Canada was all that was ever on T.V. on Sat. night when i was a kid....it's a Canadian thing. BUT, we didn't have any shirts...and i opted for board games or puzzles as the game seemed too long for me.
Glad you and your Dad are keeping the tradition alive!
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