Joe Bowen Obituary August 21, 2024 - R Bernard Funeral Services
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Joe Bowen, longtime Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play broadcaster, announced retirement and called his final Maple Leafs games in April 2026. He was scheduled to call a final game against the Ottawa Senators on the Maple Leafs’ postseason run, with moments of public tributes and fanfare around the farewell.[1][2]
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Bowen started with the Maple Leafs in 1982 and has been a defining voice for the franchise for over four decades, including radio and TV work; he’s known for his signature line “Holy mackinaw!” and was honored with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award in 2018 by the Hockey Hall of Fame.[2][1]
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Reactions to his departure included tributes from teammates and fans, and reports indicated he’d participate in a farewell broadcast and then shift to occasional appearances or involvement with the team in the next season, preserving a legacy in Leafs broadcasts.[4][2]
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