John Short (journalist)

John Short (born January 31, 1937) is a Canadian sports journalist and broadcaster.[1][2] He writes a column for the Edmonton Sun. Short formerly worked for the Canadian Press, Edmonton Journal, as well as the Edmonton Oilers as public relations director. He has also hosted various sports-related radio shows. Short is a member of the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (inducted 1988) and a recipient of the Chester Bell Memorial Award for excellence in sportswriting, as well as the Fred Sgambati national award for university sports coverage.[3] He serves on the board of directors for the Alberta Sport Connection, and has also served on the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee.[4]

John Short
Short in 2010
Born (1937-01-31) January 31, 1937
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupationjournalist, broadcaster
EmployerEdmonton Sun

References
  1. Gregor, Jason (January 30, 2017). "Monday Musings: NHL Debates and a special tribute". OilersNation. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  2. Edmonton Oilers Radio 790 CFCW; Sports first and foremost for John Short: [Final Edition] Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] October 4, 1992: G7.
  3. "John Short". Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  4. "John Short". Alberta Sport Connection. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
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