2011 – Jack Matheson

Jack Matheson

Jack Matheson joined the Winnipeg Tribune in 1946 and became Sports Editor in 1959.
He died earlier this year at 86.
A colourful writer who, as a kid, would huddle around the radio listening to Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts – he’d listen to Foster Hewitt, then write the game story, at nine or 10 years old.
Matty specialized in covering the Blue Bombers and curling, the latter of which was “the love of his life,” according to his wife, Peggy. “Matty” became known as one of the premier sports writers in the country, covering 39 Grey Cup games and countless Canadian men’s curling championships.
In addition to his great years at the Tribune he spent time at CJOB radio and contributed to the Winnipeg Sun and several community papers.
The Jack Matheson Award which is given annually to journalism students in Manitoba, was established in 2002, and is presented by the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association, which he helped found in 1955. Jack received a number of tributes during his career, including induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Canadian Curling Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Sportswriters Hall of Fame.

Jack Matheson joined the Winnipeg Tribune in 1946 and became Sports Editor in 1959.He died earlier this year at 86. A colourful writer who, as a kid, would huddle around the radio listening to Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts – he’d listen to Foster Hewitt, then write the game story, at nine or 10 years old.  Matty specialized in covering the Blue Bombers and curling, the latter of which was “the love of his life,” according to his wife, Peggy. “Matty” became known as one of the premier sports writers in the country, covering 39 Grey Cup games and countless Canadian men’s curling championships. In addition to his great years at the Tribune he spent time at CJOB radio and contributed to the Winnipeg Sun and several community papers. The Jack Matheson Award which is given annually to journalism students in Manitoba, was established in 2002, and is presented by the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association, which he helped found in 1955. Jack received a number of tributes during his career, including induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Canadian Curling Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Sportswriters Hall of Fame.