Cole joined the CBC in 1969 as radio play-by-play announcer for Hockey Night in Canada before transitioning to TV in 1973. “That was the guy you grew up listening to,” Leafs captain John Tavares said of Cole at the time. My Life On and Off the Air,” co-written with Stephen Brunt, Cole explains the origins of his trademark “Oh baby” call. Oh baby!” Cole said excitedly after Lemieux skated through the defence and deked the goalie. Beginning on radio, Cole looked to paint a picture with his calls.

Source: CBC News April 07, 2022 19:19 UTC