Norm Jary
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Norm Jary | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Guelph | |
| In office 1970–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Smith |
| Succeeded by | John Counsell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 8, 1929 |
| Died | January 8, 2021 (aged 91) |
| Spouse | Jean Jary (1951–2015, her death) |
| Children | 4 |
Norman Willard Jary (April 8, 1929 – January 8, 2021) was a Canadian politician and broadcaster who served as Mayor of Guelph 1970 from 1985. He is the longest serving mayor in Guelph’s history. Outside of politics, Jary served as the news and sports director of CJOY and had a one year stint as the play-by-play announcer of the New York Rangers.
Jary was born on April 8, 1929, in Toronto. He graduated from Ryerson University's Academy of Radio and Television Arts. In 1951, he joined CJCS-FM in Stratford, Ontario.[1] In 1954 he was hired by CJOY as sports director and hockey play-by-play announcer. He eventually took on the role of news director as well. During his tenure at CJOY, he called games for the Guelph Biltmores, Guelph Royals, Guelph CMC’s/Mad Hatters/Platers, and Guelph Regals. He also playoff games for the Galt Hornets and Chatham Maroons and filled-in for Foster Hewitt on CKFH’s broadcasts of the Toronto Marlboros and Toronto St. Michael's Majors. Jary was a member of the New York Rangers television broadcast team during the 1965-66 season. He was behind the microphone when Bobby Hull broke Maurice Richard's single season record for goals scored. He also called the first National Hockey League game televised in colour in the United States. Jary continued to live in Guelph during his season with the Rangers, commuting to New York City on the weekend.[2] He remained with CJOY until his retirement in 1994.[1]