Don Gillis

Acting•Born August 1, 1922•Died April 23, 2008 (age 85)• Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

Biography

Donald A. Gillis was a Canadian-born sportscaster who was sports director of Boston's Channel 5 (WHDH-TV and WCVB-TV) from 1962 through 1983. Gillis pioneered the 11 p.m. sports report in Boston, becoming the dean of the city's sports anchors. Famed for calling the 1968 Harvard versus Yale football game.

Known For

Harvard Beats Yale 29-29

2008•Movie•

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Filmography

2008

Harvard Beats Yale 29-29

as TV game announcer

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing

BirthdayAugust 1, 1922

Day of DeathApril 23, 2008

Place of Birth Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

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