Don Duguid

Don Duguid, born on January twenty-fifth, nineteen thirty-five, is a celebrated Canadian curler whose remarkable achievements have left an indelible mark on the sport. A three-time champion of the Canadian Brier, Duguid triumphed in nineteen sixty-five, nineteen seventy, and nineteen seventy-one. His prowess on the ice also led him to become a two-time World Curling champion, securing victories in nineteen seventy and nineteen seventy-one. Notably, he was only the second skip in history to win back-to-back Briers in nineteen seventy-one.

His contributions to curling have been recognized through numerous accolades, including his induction into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame in nineteen seventy-four, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in nineteen ninety-one, and the World Curling Federation Hall of Fame in two thousand thirteen. In two thousand fourteen, Duguid was honored as a member of the Order of Manitoba, and in nineteen eighty-one, his teams from nineteen seventy and nineteen seventy-one were inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame.

Beyond his competitive achievements, Duguid has also made significant contributions to the sport as a commentator. He provided expert analysis for NBC during the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in two thousand two, in Turin in two thousand six, and in Vancouver in two thousand ten, collaborating with notable figures such as Don Chevrier, Andrew Catalon, and Colleen Jones.

Family is an important aspect of Duguid's life. He is the proud father of Terry Duguid, a prominent Manitoba businessman and politician, and Dale Duguid, a former provincial curling champion. His athletic legacy extends beyond curling, as his brother Gerry played in the Canadian Football League, and his sister-in-law Betty was a champion curler in both Canada and the United States. In two thousand twenty, Duguid was appointed as a member of the Order of Canada, further solidifying his status as a revered figure in Canadian sports.