Saskatchewan honors Don Cherry with a 15 foot monument

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Graham Montgomery
May 31, 2024 (0:06)

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A new statue of famous Hockey Night in Canada host Don Cherry was erected in the small Saskatchewan town of Mortlach and was unveiled for fans to see.

The statue is fifteen feet tall, depicting Cherry in a classic red plaid jacket and oversized blue tie. It also features a five-foot tall depiction of Cherry's famous dog, Blue. The whole thing appears to have been carved out of a single tree, using branches to make his arms, which are wide open.

Don Cherry & Blue honoured with wooden sculpture in Mortlach, Saskatchewan.

The response to the statue online was largely quite positive. Many Canadians were reminiscing about the memories they had of Cherry on Hockey Night in Canada. Cherry finally was forced to leave television in 2019 after he made controversial comments on air.

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That being said, Cherry still has a large and loyal fanbase. Many have expressed that they would love to see Cherry back on TV. That being said, the former analyst is into his 90s now, so getting him back on television simply is not practical anymore.

Bring Don Cherry back! He was great on HNIC. 👍

Be sure to visit Mortlach Saskatchewan to see the tribute to Cherry for yourself.

Source: HockeyFeed
Saskatchewan town unveils 15 foot tall Don Cherry statue