Don Duguid inducted into Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame 5 days after passing
Posted July 20, 2026 4:32 pm.
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame has announced that Manitoba curler Don Duguid has been inducted as part of the class of 2026.
The announcement comes just five days after Duguid passed away peacefully on Wednesday night at the age of 90.
His son, Terry Duguid, the member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, announced the death in a post on the social media platform X late last week.
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors and Selection Committee said Duguid was inducted alongside multi-sport masters to a swim guru, an athletics advocate, and a rugby superstar.
“This exceptional group of inductees has made a tremendous impact on their sports through their talent, spirit, and drive,” said Jeff Palamar and Don MacDonald, Co-Chairs of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. “They elevated those around them through displays of perseverance and success. This incredible class of 2026 has earned the thanks and recognition of all Manitobans for setting such an inspiring example by their achievements.”
The Winnipeg curler won three Brier titles, including back-to-back championships in 1970 and 1971, and skipped Canada to consecutive world titles those same years.
After his playing career, Duguid spent nearly 30 years as CBC’s curling analyst and later worked as a curling commentator for NBC at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
He was inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and the World Curling Hall of Fame, and was appointed to the Order of Manitoba and the Order of Canada.
Duguid is survived by his wife, Barb, along with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“While today is a difficult day for our family, we are also reflecting on his long and extraordinary life,” Terry Duguid wrote. “He leaves an enduring legacy in the sport of curling as a two-time world curling champion and long-time broadcaster.”
