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Don Cherry: A Coach, A Commentator, A Controversy

He was a better hockey coach than a player, and a better commentator than a coach. But as Don Cherry's career gained momentum, so did the controversy. Brash, outspoken and flamboyant, Cherry has the biggest mouth in hockey. It's a quality that Canadians either love, love to hate, or just hate. From his time on ice to his time on air, Don Cherry's unrestrained commentary has often landed him in hot water.

 
Cherry for hire

 
World junior hockey brawl: the right thing to do

 
A 'straight talking' success

 Cherry for hire

The twice-fired hockey coach discusses his job prospects. (Radio; runs 8:43)

 World junior hockey brawl: the right thing to do

Don Cherry is proud of the Canadians who were disqualified from 1987 junior hockey championships. (TV; runs 5:48)

 A 'straight talking' success

Don Cherry reveals his secret weapon: frankness. (Radio; runs 9:49)

 
Don Cherry, ballet dancer

 
Cherry meets his match

 
Squaring off on 'Coach's Corner'

 Don Cherry, ballet dancer

After insulting dancers publicly, Cherry makes amends at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. (TV; runs 2:17)

 Cherry meets his match

The gloves are off for Don Cherry and Scott Thompson. (TV; runs 6:29)

 Squaring off on 'Coach's Corner'

Outspoken former coach Cherry takes on equally fiery coach Pat Quinn in a rousing 'Coach's Corner' war of words. (TV; runs 1:55)

 
What should CBC do with Don Cherry?

   
 What should CBC do with Don Cherry?

After his notorious comment on visors, Canadians chime in on whether Cherry should be censored, fired, celebrated or ignored. (TV; runs 6:45)

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