Staying in the Game : The Remarkable Story of Doc Seaman

by Sharpe, Sydney

• ISBN13: 9781550028812
• ISBN10: 1550028812
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-10-27
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services

Summary

Peter C Newman called him "the Totem of the Titans." From a small Prairie town, Daryl K "Doc" Seaman became an icon of Canadian business & hockey. He is one of the last of a breed of post-war entrepreneurs & sportsmen who forged modern Canada, striking deals on a handshake & always keeping their word. After flying 82 combat missions during the Second World War, Doc Seaman worked in the oil industry with his brothers, turning a small Alberta drilling business into a global giant, Bow Valley Industries. Later, he led a group that brought the Atlanta Flames to Calgary. Still a Flames co-owner, he helped reshape Hockey Canada & restore Canada's glory in international hockey. Doc Seaman's life is a remarkable saga of courage, resolve, generosity, & success. It ultimately leaves us not only with a deep appreciation of one iconic Canadian but also with a wider understanding of our country.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 7
Introduction: Nation Builder	p. 11
The Early Years
The Rouleau Kid	p. 17
The Defender	p. 35
Building a Global Empire
The Water-Jack	p. 69
The Huntsman	p. 95
The Mentor	p. 127
The Purpose-filled Life
The Motivator	p. 151
The Trailblazer	p. 173
And Now the Sports
The Sportsman	p. 195
The Fan	p. 217
Civic Duty
The Giver	p. 247
The Rancher	p. 265
Conclusion: A Handshake Seals a Deal	p. 285
Endnotes	p. 289
Acknowledgements	p. 293
Index	p. 295
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