Thomas W. “Tom” Moore

Bell Memorial — Inducted 1986

Thomas W. “Tom” Moore made lasting contributions to amateur sport in Alberta through journalism, administration, and community leadership. Over several decades in Calgary sports media, he became known as a strong advocate for amateur athletics and emerging sporting opportunities.

Moore began his journalism career in the late 1920s with a part-time position at the Calgary Herald. His dedication and knowledge of sport led to a long career in newspaper reporting, eventually becoming Sports Editor of The Albertan, where he played an important role in shaping sports coverage in southern Alberta.

An enthusiastic supporter of amateur competition, Moore devoted significant personal time to sport administration, particularly within Calgary softball leagues. He was among the first sports editors in Canada to feature rodeo prominently on sports pages, recognizing the importance of western heritage sport within Alberta’s sporting culture.

Throughout his career, Moore used his columns to advocate for progressive change within amateur athletics, including support for Sunday sport participation and the modernization of strict amateur eligibility rules.

As a reporter, Moore covered many significant sporting events. He followed the internationally renowned Edmonton Commercial Graduates women’s basketball team during overseas competition and travelled with the Calgary Stampeders hockey club during the playoff run that culminated in their 1946 Allan Cup championship.

During the famous 1948 Grey Cup championship in Toronto, Moore produced a special “Toronto Edition” of The Albertan, distributed on city streets to celebrate Calgary’s participation and promote western Canadian sport to a national audience.

Early in his editorial career, future sports journalist Chester Bell also served as Moore’s assistant at The Albertan.

After Induction