Scott Young – BIOGRAPHY / HISTORY
Scott Young was born in 1918 in Cypress River, Manitoba. He started his writing career at age 18 for the Winnipeg Free Press in 1936. He was soon writing sports columns in Winnipeg, and later Toronto, and in 1949 published the first of 40 books. He wrote a number of books which cover parts of his own life such as Neil and Me — a book about his son Neil Young; and A Writer’s Life — an autobiography. His career in journalism produced thousands of articles for The Globe and Mail, The Telegram, Sports Illustrated, Maclean’s and other magazines during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Young served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II (1944-1945). Previous to this he was sent to England by Canadian Press (CP) to cover the news of the War. He received numerous awards and a Doctorate of Letters, Honoris Causa, from Trent University. He was married three times (Edna Blow Ragland aka Rassy; Astrid Carlson Mead; and Margaret Hogan) and had a number of children and step-children (Neil, Bob; Deidre, Astrid; Maggie, Caitlin and Erin). Scott Young died in 2005.
(From Trent University Literature)
(From Trent University Literature)
Looking back… In the Fall of 1993 The Scott Young Public School officially opened it’s doors in Omemee. Here are a few images from that historic event… (Note Scott speaking at event, also images of Neil and Bob Young)
