Right out of university, Dick Irvin (BCom鈥53) enjoyed a stable career in Montreal鈥檚 finance sector.
On the cusp of transitioning to a new role as a history teacher, he was interviewed by a CFCF television reporter for a segment about Irvin鈥檚 father, a former head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. The reporter spotted Irvin鈥檚 untapped potential and offered him a job. So began Irvin鈥檚 30-year career in sports broadcasting, which took him across the country to interview icons like Wayne Gretzky and Jackie Robinson.聽