Maurice Smith

was Sports Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press from 1944-1976... a most ardent supporter of hockey... first President of the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association... served on the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee in the early 1980's... named to the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Media Roll of Honour.
 * Born: November 30, 1909 in London, England
 * Died: February 21, 1985
 * Position: Sportswriter

Awards & Achievements

 * inducted into the MSSA Media Roll of Honor
 * “Honoured Member” of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
 * “Honoured Member” of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame (1982)