Milo Meningocele Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 From espn.com:TORONTO -- Ted Rogers, owner of the Toronto Blue Jays, died at his home on Monday. He was 75. The founder of Rogers Communications Inc., Canada's largest cable television and mobile phone company, was treated in October for an existing heart condition, the company said Tuesday. Rogers Communications owns the Blue Jays and their home at the Rogers Centre, several television stations and an array of other media properties including Maclean's and Chatelaine magazines. "Ted Rogers was one of a kind who built this company from one FM radio station into Canada's largest wireless, cable and media company," said Rogers Communications chairman and acting chief executive officer Alan Horn. Rogers, one of Canada's wealthiest people, earlier handed over his corporate duties to Horn. Rogers bought the Blue Jays in 2000. This year, he arranged for the Buffalo Bills to play eight games over five years in Toronto. After making an early investment in wireless technology, his company eventually became Canada's largest cell phone company. Rogers Communications is worth about $18 billion and has 24,000 employees. In 1991, Rogers was chosen an officer of the Order of Canada, one of the country's top honors. He is survived by his wife, Loretta, and four children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 RIP Ted. Mr Rogers Cable Neighbourhood will never be the same. I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 As a Blue Jays fan, its pretty tough to hear this. For what Rogers did to the Rogers Center, as well for the team it self, because with out what he did, who knows the situation they would of been in. I hope they honer him, maybe with a patch all year long, or something in the passing of Ted Rogers. Now the question is what will happen to the Blue Jays as well as Rogers company.RIP Mr.Rogers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 This just in:The Blue Jays will wear black to mourn his loss. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 This just in:The Blue Jays will wear black to mourn his loss.But they're the BLUE Jays!!!!!!1119271 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 ...and the trend continues. 2005 was Doug Ault, Bobby Mattick, and John Cerutti; 2006 was Tom Cheek; 2007 Sam Pollock; now 2008 with Ted Rogers. RIP Ted Rogers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMcD Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I didn't want to see him die, but this is probably a good thing for keeping the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo as he was the one orchestrating the Bills Toronto series.RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer15 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Keeping in mind that my house is serviced by Rogers cable and internet, I havea Rogers cell phone, my favorite radio station is The Fan 590, my mom's favorite radio station is CHFI (his first radio station), I watch my Battalion play on Rogers community TV, I'm a fan of the Blue Jays and the fact that he basically saved them and fixed up our cement block formally known as the sky dome, I'm a subscriber to the Bills in Toronto series, Rogers has a huge building (formally the nortel building) in Brampton (my home town)......This is really sad new to me. His vision, drive, and detrmination has an obvious impact on my life and I just wish I could shake his family member's hand and let them know know that I have a genuine feeling of sadness for their loss. I can only hope and pray that his family continues his legacy on.RIP Mr. Rogers, and thank you. GTA United(USA) 2015 + 2016 USA Champions/Toronto Maroons (ULL)2014, 2015 + 2022 Gait Cup Champions/Toronto Northmen (TNFF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrousoxide66 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Probably not the best thread to post this under as its a memoriam of sorts, but the Jays have been positively mediocre ever since he assumed ownership. Maybe better ownership on the horizon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Ted Rogers, a true Canadian icon. RIP PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHoJoe Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Let's not forget the late great 680 CFTR!!!!! Back in it's heyday (1971-1993) I could pick up CFTR in my radio at night, even when WNBC and WABC dumped their top 40 Formats in the 1980's.RIP Ted. You were great!!!! BRING BASEBALL BACK TO MONTREAL!!!! MON AMOURS SIEMPRE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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