hiː bˈɪlt ɐ ɹˌɛpjuːtˈeɪʃən æz ɐ kˈʌlɚfəl, aʊtspˈoʊkən kˈɑːməntˌeɪɾɚ ænd hɪz fˈeɪvɹɪt tˈɑːɹɡɪt wʌzðə hˈæpləs tɚɹˈɑːntoʊ mˈeɪpəl lˈiːfs tˈiːmz ʌv ðæt ˈiəɹə.
He built a reputation as a colourful, outspoken commentator and his favourite target was the hapless Toronto Maple Leafs teams of that era.