Remembering Norm Marshall as the consummate professional and Hamilton legend. The Hamilton broadcasting icon died at his Burlington home November 5,2008. He was 89.Marshall began his career with CKTB in St. Catharines as a teenager singing on air before moving to CHML in Hamilton in 1940. It was at CHML that he became a part of the Hamilton sports scene, broadcasting the play-by-play for Tiger Cats games. In November 1952, Marshall and Larry O'Brien were the commentators for the first televised Grey Cup game.
After stints in Montreal, Detroit and Buffalo, Marshall returned to Hamilton to continue the Ticat broadcasts. He also moved from behind the mic to in front of the camera as an anchor and sports commentator. He would remain at CHCH for over thirty years.
Rest in Peace,
Kenaz
