On January 19th 2017, Red Fisher passed away. Red spent his storied career covering hockey in Montreal from 1955 to 2012. He was admitted into the Order of Canada on December 29th 2017, one of Canada's highest national civilian honors.
Here are some of the remembrances by HF members to commemorate his life and career.
Here are some of the remembrances by HF members to commemorate his life and career.
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Hats off to you Red!
You were a sports writing legend who covered the mighty Habs in their legendary years.
"Show me the players"
RIP
I was listening to Melnick with McGuire, and they played a clip of Farber telling a story about Vigneault and Fisher.
The story goes that when Vigneault was first hired by Habs as their new head coach, he called Red Fisher on the phone, telling him that he's the new coach and would like to go have a lunch with Fisher to tell him about his plan for the team. Fisher declined Vigneault's offer and told him "I'll see you at training camp."
One of the pillars of Sports journalism, a true hockey and sports writing legend. RIP Red
If Red was a hockey player, he'll be like H.Richard, Steve Shutt, Yvon C.. This guy was like a time capsule to our glory days.
The wrote and told things as it is. Very true and accurate. A legend.
Oh... this makes me sad. End of an era, really. Time goes by so fast. It's just not the same without Red.
He was perhaps the sharpest and smartest there was from a different age, back when it was possible for sports journalists to be insiders without being boot lickers. He remained a witty writer when called upon even after retirement. As much a part of Habs lore as plenty of players and executives.
Another piece of our glory days gone. This is in some ways tougher than losing some legendary players, as Red was one of the best doors to pre-90s hockey for those of us too young to experience it live.
Fisher was passionate about what he did but lucky for us, his passion transcended his writing. Thank-you Red for so many insightful articles, especially at a time when there was no internet and reporters were so few -- we consumed every word, not because we're naive, but because we knew you could be trusted.
There was nobody better - Fisher knew more and had more insight than ten Bob McKenzie’s. A brilliant, witty, curmudgeonly old bastard, Fisher was simply the best. For those (like myself) who were fortunate enough to grow up reading his articles, you were very lucky. Fisher made those great Habs teams even more entertaining, through his insights, descriptions and ability to communicate personally with every single reader. He was the best writer I’ve ever known in hockey, and he will be missed. Thanks for all the great articles and memories over the years Red, Godspeed.
A legend lost god bless you red. you made my youth special way before the internet. You rest in peace and please let your family know your impact in printed press made us as children fall in love with this beautiful game.
He may have been from montreal, but Hockey lost a legend.
Best hockey writer I was lucky enough to read, and read often.
RIP
A legend from another era that continues to be a legend today. Rest in peace.
