Doug Maxwell
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1927 – 2007
Who was Doug Maxwell?
Douglas Dean "Doug" Maxwell was a noted Canadian journalist and broadcaster, noted for his coverage in the sport of curling.
Among his accomplishments, Maxwell served as director of the World Curling Championships for 18 years, is credited for inventing the Skins Game, published the Canadian Curling News for 20 years and wrote numerous books including the bestseller Canada Curls. Maxwell is also given credit for introducing time clocks to the game, and turning the World Championships into a major event.
Maxwell served as a member of CBC's first broadcast team for curling. Maxwell was inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame in 1996 as a builder. Maxwell was also awarded the World Curling Freytag
Award, which later led to his induction into the WCF Hall of Fame.
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- Born
- 1927
- Nationality
- Canada
- Profession
- Lived in
- Grey County
- Died
- Aug 31, 2007
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on July 23, 2013
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