Don Wittman
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Don Wittman is a Canadian sportscaster for the CBC network.
Born in Herbert, Saskatchewan, Wittman got his start in the field of broadcasting as a news reporter with CFQC radio in Saskatoon in 1955.
Since becoming a sportscaster, he has covered many sports including athletics, baseball, basketball, golf, and is most well-known as a commentator for the CBC's CFL coverage, on Hockey Night in Canada, and for major Canadian and international curling tournaments.
He joined CBWT's supper-hour news program 24Hours in 1970 as sports anchor alternating with Bob Picken.
Famous events covered by Wittman include Donovan Bailey's 100m sprint world record at the 1996 Summer Olympics and the infamous brawl between Canada and the Soviet Union at the 1987 World Junior Hockey Championships.
Wittman has won two ACTRA awards and was named Broadcaster of the Year by Sports Media Canada in 2002. He currently resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba with his wife, Judy.
