Alumni in BC Sports Hall of Fame
Vancouver College Alumni, Archie McDonald, has been inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. Archie graduated from VC in 1955 and went on to an extraordinary carreer in sports journalism. He is a perfect example of the Vancouver College spirit of excellence. On behalf of the entire VC Alumni Association, I would like to say, congratulations Archie!
The following was taken from the BC Sports Hall of Fame 2009 Inductees Press Release.
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Archie McDonald
For forty years a fixture in the Vancouver Sun's sports department, Archie McDonald is remembered for some of the most versatile, balanced, and eloquent sportswriting ever written in BC. A genuine honesty and sensitivity characterized his work, making him one of the most respected individuals in his profession. McDonald started in 1957 as an eager young reporter covering inter-city lacrosse and UBC sports before branching off into various local beats and international events including four Olympics and three Kentucky Derbys. Early on, working beside the likes of Jack Richards, Denny Boyd, and Dick Beddoes allowed him to learn and refine his craft until he, too, was considered one of the masters, perhaps the last of the great Canadian columnists who cut their teeth on horse racing. Horse racing remained particularly close to his heart and often resulted in his best work. In 1980, he was honourerd with a National Newspaper Award and later two Sovereign Awards for horse racing articles. In 1990, he was inducted into the BC Horse Racing Hall of Fame as a builder.