Jack Wells

John Hampson "Cactus Jack" Wells one of Canada's best known sportscasters... started his radio career in Saskatoon in 1937... later worked at CJRC and CKY radio, CBC-TV, CJAY and CKY-TV in Winnipeg... wrote freelance sports columns for the Winnipeg Tribune... named to the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Media Roll of Honour.
 * Born: May 13, 1911 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
 * Died: May 24, 1999 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
 * Position: Sportswriter & Broadcaster

Awards & Achievements

 * “Honoured Member” of the MSSA Media Roll of Honor (1986)
 * “Honoured Member” of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
 * “Honoured Member” of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame (1981)
 * Sports Media Canada Honour Roll
 * “Honoured Member” of the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame (Posthumous 2005)
 * Sports Media Canada Lifetime Award (Posthumous 2010)