Foster William Hewitt | |
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Born | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | November 21, 1902
Died | April 21, 1985 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada | (aged 82)
Occupation | Radio broadcaster |
Known for | Hockey Night in Canada |
Spouse | Elizabeth Kathleen How (1903–1969, m. 1925) |
Children | Elizabeth Ann Somerville (1926–1977) Bill Hewitt (1928–1996) |
Father | W. A. Hewitt |
Awards | Order of Canada Foster Hewitt Memorial Award |
Foster William Hewitt, OC (November 21, 1902–April 21, 1985) was a Canadian radio broadcaster most famous for his play-by-play calls for Hockey Night in Canada. He was the son of W. A. Hewitt, and the father of Bill Hewitt.