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image no.: 27196
contact sheet: A0913
collection: Winnipeg Free Press Collection
description: William (Billy) J. Finlay, Born In Winnipeg, Manitoba In 1889. He Excelled As A Lacrosse Player While In School In Winnipeg. He Was Asked To Supply The Free Press Sports Desk With Lacrosse Results. This Led To A Job As A Sports Reporter And Finally Sports Editor And Promotion Director. He Returned From The Sun In 1958 And Worked As Secretary Manager Of The New Westminster Curling Club. He Died In Vancouver On January 21, 1960 At The Age Of 71. Photo From A Glass Lantern Slide By Foote And James; Donated By R.H. Shelford
subject(s): JournalismPersonalities
date: 1916