Paul Rimstead (1935 – 26 May 1987), born Andrew Paul Rimstad, was a Canadian journalist, the featured page 5 columnist for the

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, and a sports writer.

Life and career

Born in

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, the "Rimmer" was described by peers as "legendary", "the Sun's resident character", and "a master storyteller". Rimstead began his journalism career at the age of 11, reporting on local farm births. A high school drop-out, Rimstead became a seasoned sports reporter, columnist, and writer. He moved to Toronto at age 16. In addition to the ''Toronto Sun'', Rimstead also wrote for ''

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'', the ''

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'', the '' Elliot Lake Standard'', and other publications. Bearing his name, the Toronto Sun Paul Rimstead Memorial Journalism Award is awarded annually to a second year

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(the former Ryerson University) journalism undergraduate demonstrating academic excellence and financial need. Rimstead ran for

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in the

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as a publicity stunt. He placed fourth. Rimstead hosted a short-lived late night television show on the

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in 1975 called ''Rimstead!''. In the early 1980s he hosted a late night radio show on

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during the station's incarnation as a

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station. In 1986, Rimstead married his long-time love, Myrna Sun (aka Miss C. Hinky). He had one daughter and married twice.

Chronology

* 1967 - Rimstead joins the ''Toronto Telegram'' * 1971 - Rimstead joins the ''Toronto Sun'' at its launch * 1972 - Rimstead runs for

, finishing fourth with 8,000 votes. * 1974 - Rimstead's first TV commercial for

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Ale is named one of the world's best commercials. * 1975 - Rimstead hosts the short-lived, self-titled, late-night show, '' Rimstead!'', for

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Publications

* Rimstead, Paul. ''Cocktails and Jockstraps'',

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Canada, 1981. * Rimstead, Paul. ''Rimmer, dammit! : the life and times of Canadian legend Paul Rimstead'',

, 1987.

References

Notes Citations {{DEFAULTSORT:Rimstead, Paul 1935 births 1987 deaths Canadian columnists Writers from Greater Sudbury Ontario municipal politicians Toronto Sun people Journalists from Greater Sudbury