Rod Black

Sportscaster for CTV and TSN

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He is “The Man for All Seasons”.
Name the sport and Rod Black has more than likely called the game.

For 40 years, the award-winning broadcaster has had a front row seat and provided a soundtrack to many of Canada’s greatest sports moments.

From his early days as a young reporter at CKY TV in Winnipeg to his network commitments as a host and play by play announcer with CTV and TSN, Black has done it all. From NHL hockey to the NBA, Major League Baseball to the NFL and CFL, PGA & LPGA golf, World Championship boxing, ATP and WTA tennis, international figure skating, Indy Car and Formula One auto racing, the Masters, the Kentucky Derby, World Cup Soccer, speedskating, cycling, Canadian & USA college sports and of course both the Summer and Winter Olympics where Black not only hosted prime time shows in 1992 and1994 but also called several historic gold medals in 2010 and 2012.

A host and brand ambassador for NorthStar Gaming – Rod is also a regular contributor to the Toronto Star sports pages bringing his perspective and observations to the big event stories.

A consummate professional who displays passion and excitement in all that he does, BlackSports Media Canada award for Most Outstanding Broadcaster.

Inducted into the media wing of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, Black’s broadcasting abilities are not limited to the sports world. The ultra-adaptable announcer is a popular guest speaker, a voice and film actor, an author, and the former co-host of Canada AM-Canada's most-watched national morning show.

Despite his chaotic work schedule Rod still has found time to lend his voice and donate his time to a great number of Canadian charities – Special Olympics, Sick Kids Hospital, Childrens Aid Foundation, United Way, Right to Play, Pro Action Cops and Kids, Kids Help Phone, Canadian Cancer Society, CNIB, CAMH, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and many more.

An honorary spokesperson and ambassador for Plan Canada, Rod has received the Queen’s medallion and Diamond Jubilee medal for volunteerism.

When asked what his favorite moment has been in his acclaimed career, Rod pauses and says, “The next one. Truly, I absolutely love every memory, but I also wake up every day knowing that there are new great memories to discover. That is what sport teaches us. To enjoy the moments and create new ones. Learn all the lessons from these games – good and bad - and hopefully adapt them into our day to day lives. Nothing can do that like sport.”

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Speaking Topics

The Believers

What makes the best the BEST? 45 minutes to an hour with humor video and audio and maybe a rap or two.

 

Motivation Transformation

Through coaching and smart hard work, high achievers find ways, but so do many others.

 

Canada's Best Sports Stories

Covering the gamut from the 72 Summit Series to the 1993 World Series and all who have brought this country glory.

 

Sports Stories

The Best Sports Stories EVER and ALL of them are TRUE!

 

Emcee and Host

One of the best emcees and hosts in the business. Bring a professional broadcaster to your event.

 

"While I'm not in the habit of sending fan letters to anyone, I must commend Rod Black as MC at the Sea King 50th Anniversary dinner in Halifax. With equal measures of formality, comedy and tribute to those present he carried the whole evening superbly. The poem to being Canadian was the best I've ever heard." - Bob Stewart, Lt. Cdr, Retired Sea King Pilot