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'''Edgar Lee "Ted" Darling''' (born [[Kingston, Ontario]], died December 19, 1996), was the original "Voice of the [[Buffalo Sabres]]" [[ice hockey]] team for twenty-two seasons, calling the team's games on television from the team's inaugural season in 1970 to 1991. Prior to his work with the Sabres, he hosted ''[[Hockey Night in Canada]]'' telecasts from [[Montreal]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.staffannouncer.com/teddarling.htm | title=Ted Darling: The Voice of the Sabres At His Finest | publisher=Staffannouncer.com | accessdate=September 22, 2012 | author=Cichon, Steve}}</ref>
'''Edgar Lee "Ted" Darling''' (born [[Kingston, Ontario]], died December 19, 1996), was the original "Voice of the [[Buffalo Sabres]]" [[ice hockey]] team for twenty-two seasons, calling the team's games on television from the team's inaugural season in 1970 to 1991. Prior to his work with the Sabres, he hosted ''[[Hockey Night in Canada]]'' telecasts from [[Montreal]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.staffannouncer.com/teddarling.htm | title=Ted Darling: The Voice of the Sabres At His Finest | publisher=Staffannouncer.com | accessdate=September 22, 2012 | author=Cichon, Steve}}</ref>


Ted graduated in 1954 from Kingston CVI, then went on to graduate from the Radio and Television Arts program at Ryerson Institute of Technology. His first job in radio was in Huntsville, ON. He was, for a time, on the sports staff of CKWS Radio/TV in Kingston before joining the Sabres as their play-by-play announcer in 1970. He married Sheila Macmillan in 1960.
Ted graduated in 1954 from Kingston CVI, then went on to graduate from the Radio and Television Arts program at Ryerson Institute of Technology in Toronto. His first job in radio was in Huntsville, ON. He was, for a time, on the sports staff of CKWS Radio/TV in Kingston before joining the Sabres as their play-by-play announcer in 1970. He married Sheila Macmillan in 1960.


Darling was relieved of his duties by the [[executive producer]] of Sabres broadcasts, Paul Wieland, on December 12, 1991 due to worsening [[Pick's disease]] an Alzheimer's-like degenerative illness. He was brought back as a studio analyst for games on [[WUTV]] in the 1992-93 season. After a five-year battle with the illness, he eventually succumbed in 1996 at the age of 61.<ref>{{cite news | title=TED DARLING, VOICE OF THE BUFFALO SABRES FOR 22 YEARS, DIES AT 61 | date=December 20, 1996 | agency=The Buffalo News | accessdate=September 22, 2012 | author=Anderson, Dale}}</ref>
Darling was relieved of his duties by the [[executive producer]] of Sabres broadcasts, Paul Wieland, on December 12, 1991 due to worsening [[Pick's disease]] an Alzheimer's-like degenerative illness. He was brought back as a studio analyst for games on [[WUTV]] in the 1992-93 season. After a five-year battle with the illness, he eventually succumbed in 1996 at the age of 61.<ref>{{cite news | title=TED DARLING, VOICE OF THE BUFFALO SABRES FOR 22 YEARS, DIES AT 61 | date=December 20, 1996 | agency=The Buffalo News | accessdate=September 22, 2012 | author=Anderson, Dale}}</ref>

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Ted Darling
Born
Edgar Lee Darling

1935
Kingston, Ontario
Died(1996-12-19)December 19, 1996
Lockport, New York
Sports commentary career
TeamBuffalo Sabres
Genreplay-by-play
SportIce hockey

Edgar Lee "Ted" Darling (born Kingston, Ontario, died December 19, 1996), was the original "Voice of the Buffalo Sabres" ice hockey team for twenty-two seasons, calling the team's games on television from the team's inaugural season in 1970 to 1991. Prior to his work with the Sabres, he hosted Hockey Night in Canada telecasts from Montreal.[1]

Ted graduated in 1954 from Kingston CVI, then went on to graduate from the Radio and Television Arts program at Ryerson Institute of Technology in Toronto. His first job in radio was in Huntsville, ON. He was, for a time, on the sports staff of CKWS Radio/TV in Kingston before joining the Sabres as their play-by-play announcer in 1970. He married Sheila Macmillan in 1960.

Darling was relieved of his duties by the executive producer of Sabres broadcasts, Paul Wieland, on December 12, 1991 due to worsening Pick's disease an Alzheimer's-like degenerative illness. He was brought back as a studio analyst for games on WUTV in the 1992-93 season. After a five-year battle with the illness, he eventually succumbed in 1996 at the age of 61.[2]

Awards and accolades

  • Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1994.
  • Inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.
  • Inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2002.[3]
  • The press box at the team's new First Niagara Center was named the "Ted Darling Memorial Press Box" in his honour.

Memorable calls

When the Great Lakes Blizzard of 1977 hit the city of Buffalo, Darling called a game between the Sabres and Montreal Canadiens at the Montreal Forum from his apartment—phoning in his commentary while watching the action on his television.[4]

References

  1. ^ Cichon, Steve. "Ted Darling: The Voice of the Sabres At His Finest". Staffannouncer.com. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  2. ^ Anderson, Dale (December 20, 1996). "TED DARLING, VOICE OF THE BUFFALO SABRES FOR 22 YEARS, DIES AT 61". The Buffalo News. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  3. ^ "Hall of Fame - 2002 Inductees". Buffalo Broadcasters Association. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  4. ^ "Ted Darling: Buffalo Sabres Broadcaster". Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved September 22, 2012.

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