Don Cherry's Son Spills New Details on Firing

0:00New details have emerged about the firing of Hockey icon Don Cherry from Hockey Night in Canada back in 2019. His son Tim Cherry shared the story on the Campy Sensor podcast, revealing that sports net executives gave his then 85-year-old father an end. Ultimatum to keep his job after a controversial Remembrance Day rant. The demands included reading a pre-written, lawyer-approved apology on air and attending a mandatory diversity training course. Tim said two executives approached him to convince his dad, but he flat out refused, arguing it would destroy Don's legacy. Tim described it as, executives constantly adding hurdles, likening it to a humiliating public struggle session. He noted the irony that the phrase, you people, from Don's rant, was just a family expression his late mother used when scolding the kids, something. Don had said for decades without issue. Meanwhile, Tim claimed Don's co-host Ron McLean was left to face the backlash from fans alone while managers stayed silent.

1:02Sports net, CBC and McLean, having commented on these revelations yet. This account sheds fresh light on Asaga that still divides hockey fans, highlighting the tensions behind one of Canada's most talked about media. Exits. That's the story for today. Toronto News Today, driven by AI, I'm Cory with the story.