

That really put Emrick's longevity in perspective, and it also got me thinking about father/son combos in the Hockey Hall of Fame. And by the end, those legends had sons in the Hockey Hall of Fame. At the start of his career, Emrick marvelled, Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull were still playing. When beloved NHL play-by-play man Doc Emrick announced his retirement this week after 50 years covering the league, he made an interesting observation. Here's what you need to know right now from the world of sports: Stay up to speed on what's happening in sports by subscribing here. This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports' daily email newsletter.
