Bill Brennan (journalist)

Bill Brennan
Born(1920-12-16)December 16, 1920
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
Died(1992-10-15)October 15, 1992
Superior, Michigan, US
Occupationsjournalist, author
Known forThe Detroit News
Professional Hockey Writers' Association
AwardsElmer Ferguson Memorial Award (1987)

Bill Brennan (December 16, 1920 – October 15, 1992) was a Canadian sports journalist. Born in Chatham, Ontario, he was a columnist for The Detroit News and received the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award in 1987, inducting him as a member of the media section of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He covered the Detroit Red Wings.[1]

Brennan was president of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association from 1974 to 1975, succeeded by Dan Stoneking.[2]

Brennan passed away on October 15, 1992 in Superior, Michigan of a heart attack.

References

  1. ^ "Legends of Hockey - Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award Winners". hhof.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  2. ^ "Dan Stoneking Is Hockey Czar". The Rock Island Argus. Associated Press. January 22, 1975. p. 26.


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