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Award-winning announcer Rod Black says he has left TSN after a decades-long career with the Canadian sports network.
The 59-year-old was one of TSN’s most prominent broadcasters, who could slide into just about any assignment and elevate coverage with his unique and humorous style.
“I’ve been a broadcaster for almost 40 years, with over 30 of those spent with the Bell Media family, and have had a front-row seat to some of the most magical moments in sport,” Black said Thursday in a statement.
“I’ve had the chance to travel the world, but more importantly I’ve been able to cover this country from coast-to-coast-to-coast. I will miss the network, and particularly those who have sat beside me and worked with me during all of the incredible events we’ve covered.
“I can’t extend my thanks enough to all those who’ve been part of this journey. I’m so excited for the next chapter, which will be the most exciting chapter of all.”
🥲♥️🎙Sad to say goodbye today to my friends at CTV and TSN but so excited for my next chapter which will be as amazing the last. Thank you. Had the time of my life. Cheers🇨🇦👊
—@RodBlackTSN
Black won the Sports Media Canada Award as Outstanding Sports Broadcaster in 2005. He has also earned five Gemini Award nominations for Best Sports Broadcaster.
His career with CTV/TSN has included broadcasting duties for the networks’ coverage of the CFL, NBA, golf and international hockey tournaments.
‘Unforgettable and consistent presence’
Black has also covered several Olympics, curling, boxing, and figure skating.
“Rod has been an unforgettable and consistent presence on TSN, with a deep sports knowledge that has allowed him to seamlessly transition between hosting duties and calling games, from football to figure skating to basketball, and more,” Stewart Johnston, Bell Media’s senior vice-president, sales and sports, said in a statement.
“An exceptional broadcaster with a heart of gold, Rod has tirelessly dedicated so much of his time to charitable work and various causes, including his incredible support of the Special Olympics.
“While we’ll miss him behind the desk and in the booth, we are grateful for his time with the network and wish him nothing but the best.”
Longtime Sportsnet anchor Brad Fay wished Black well on Twitter. Fay said that when Sportsnet was first launched network president Scott Moore told all the on-air talent “You don’t have to be a jerk to be a star. Just look at Rod Black.”
“Truer words,” Fay’s tweet concluded. “Congrats and best wishes to one of the coolest cats in our biz.”
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