| Jim Vipond | |
|---|---|
| Born | James French Vipond (1911-07-11)July 11, 1911 Southport, Lancashire, England |
| Died | December 4, 1989(1989-12-04) (aged 73) Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | journalist |
| Years active | 1938–1979 |
| Employer | The Globe and Mail |
| Awards | Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award (1984) |
James French Vipond (July 11, 1916 – December 4, 1989), was a Canadian sports journalist. A columnist for The Globe and Mail, he won the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award in 1984 and is a member of the media section of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He joined the newspaper in 1938 and retired in 1979 to become the Ontario Athletics Commissioner. Vipond also served in World War II with the Royal Canadian Air Force, becoming a flight lieutenant and later being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He died in 1989 from Alzheimer's disease.
References
- The Canadian Who's who. 1986. ISBN 9780802046321.
- "Legends of Hockey - Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award Winners". hhof.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
- Jim Vipond, Globe editor, air force vet: Toronto Star 04 Dec 1989: A4.
- OBITUARY JAMES FRENCH VIPOND Globe's sports section flourished under Chief Downey, Donn. The Globe and Mail 05 Dec 1989: C.6.
- Vipond leaves lasting legacy: Rick Matsumoto Toronto Star. Toronto Star 05 Dec 1989: C5.