Don Gillis
(1922-2008)
American sportscaster
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Donald A. "Don" Gillis (August 1, 1922 – April 23, 2008) was an American sportscaster, born in Canada, who was sports director of Boston's Channel 5 (WHDH-TV through March 18, 1972; thereafter WCVB-TV) from 1962 through 1983. Gillis pioneered the 11 p.m. sports report in Boston during his tenure at WHDH-TV, becoming the dean of the city's sports anchors, and also would host highly popular candlepin bowling programs on the station from 1967 to 1996.
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Donald A. Gillis 1 August 1922 Nova Scotia, Canada
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23 April 2008 (aged 85) Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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