Canadian sports broadcaster Johnny Esaw passed away today at the age of 87 from respiratory problems. Esaw enjoyed a 40 year career which included providing radio coverage of the 1951 Grey Cup Game, which took place in Varsity Stadium in Toronto. That moment began a long relationship with the CFL.
A Statement from CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon on the Passing of Johnny Esaw:
“The name Johnny Esaw was synonymous with the best of Canadian sport, and particularly with the biggest event in our country, the Grey Cup,” Cohon said. “His ascendancy to the top of the ladder in broadcasting paralleled the growth of the Canadian Football League.”
“Those who built our league, and all of us in it today, mourn his passing today, and pay tribute to his legacy.”
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