Ted Tevan, a legendary radio sports broadcaster and devoted friend of horse racing, who ended every show by saying, "I've run out of racetrack," passed away Friday
, August 12 at the age of 78.
Tevan suffered a heart attack following surgery on a hip he had broken during a fall at his home on Thursday, August 11.
John Oakley, morning show host for Toronto's Talk Radio AM 640, paid tribute on air to Tevan's devotion to the equine sport.
"He'd be talking about the night the Expos or the Canadiens had and then all of a sudden, he'd cut to an interview with Rick 'The Whip' Zeron," Oakley said. "He loved horse racing."
An obituary in today's edition of the Montreal Gazette explains that a documentary on Tevan's life is expected to be released within the next two years. Clyde Henry Productions, in association with the National Film Board of Canada, announced they were producing a documentary on the dynamic broadcaster three years ago.
In the past, Tevan had told the Montreal Gazette that, “I have my own style. When you hear a Dick Irvin or a Danny Gallivan or a Howard Cosell, you know instantly who they are. I think that’s what I manage to do, although I don’t pretend to place myself among the greats.”
Tevan is survived by Ellie (née Weldon), his beloved wife of 52 years, son Jay, daughter Stacey (Josh), grandchildren Ashley and Tyler, and sister Dorothy and nephew David, both of Kingston.
A funeral service will take place at Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, August 17 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Kehal Israel Memorial Park (Rodeth Shalom Section), 4189 Blvd des Sources, Dollard des Ormeaux.
(With files from the Montreal Gazette)
Ted and myself had many good
Ted and myself had many good times over the years doing racing shows on three different radio stations - CFCF, CIGC and Team 990. Our racing show was one of the longest 1 hour programs which lasted over two years on CIGC. Ted loved all sports, however, racing both throughbred and harness closest to his heart.
Rest in peace and hope all your photo finishes at the track in the sky are winning ones.