Legendary Toronto Maple Leafs PA announcer Paul Morris has died on the age of 86.
Morris, who served within the function for 38 years, died on Thursday in Ontario after a prolonged sickness.
Morris spent his total profession with the NHL franchise, working within the sound division earlier than dealing with public deal with duties.
He was the voice of the Maple Leafs once they final gained the Stanley Cup in 1967, beating the Montreal Canadiens.
Morris was simply Toronto’s second PA announcer. He retired on the finish of the 1998-99 season with Andy Frost taking up.
‘I am happy with it,’ Morris advised the Ontario Chronicle in 2016. ‘I loved having performed it. It was an excellent job.’
Legendary Toronto Maple Leafs PA announcer Paul Morris (proper) has died on the age of 86
The Toronto Maple Leafs posted on X Monday night: ‘Paul by no means missed a sport from 1961 to 1999.
‘He referred to as the primary sport on the Gardens, and was the primary voice at Scotiabank Area.
‘Greater than an announcer, Paul was a part of Leafs’ historical past. His voice and legacy will eternally echo in Leafs Nation.’
Morris is survived by Marion, his spouse of 52 years.
