Phil Durocher
Phil Durocher
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Phil Durocher is the pen name of Philip Durocher, a Canadian journalist, author, and historian.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on October 4, 1923, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Unfortunately, there is limited information available about his death date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Canadian journalist, author, and historian.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a modest household, Durocher was educated at St. Mary's College in Montreal. He began his career as a journalist during World War II, working for the _Montreal Star_. After the war, he moved to New York City where he became a prominent journalist, writing for various newspapers and magazines.
Major Accomplishments
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Durocher was known for his insightful and engaging writing style. He worked closely with renowned authors and historians, including his friend and colleague, Pierre Berton. Together, they produced several acclaimed books on Canadian history.
One of Durocher's notable works is the book "The Canadians: A Radio History," which he co-authored with Pierre Berton and Jack Batten. This comprehensive series of radio programs explored Canada's rich history and had a significant impact on popularizing Canadian culture.
Notable Works or Actions
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Durocher was an accomplished author, publishing numerous articles and books throughout his career. Some of his notable works include:
"The Canadians: A Radio History" (1966-1974) - This series of radio programs explores Canada's rich history from the earliest settlers to the present day.
"The Americans" (1980s) - Durocher collaborated with Pierre Berton on this series, which examined American culture and society.
In addition to his writing, Durocher was also a respected historian. He worked closely with museums and archives to ensure accuracy and authenticity in his research.
Impact and Legacy
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Phil Durocher's contributions to Canadian journalism and history have had a lasting impact on the country's cultural landscape. His work continues to inspire new generations of historians, authors, and journalists.
Why He Is Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Durocher's legacy is built on his dedication to telling Canada's story with accuracy and passion. His writing has been widely praised for its clarity and insight, making him a beloved figure among Canadians who are interested in their country's history.
Quotes by Phil Durocher
I don't know if there is any new data that will make us change our minds or not. My staff is very concerned about this and where it might lead.
They indicated at the meeting they would. We would like to get a list of their members to have contacts. It would seem like it would be to their advantage to work with us.
It kind of goes against our philosophy. I think we may be opening up a can of worms.
That is the most valuable animal we have. That is the focus of selective harvest. You want to focus the harvest where the greatest surplus is, and that is almost never in the largest fish.
It's something that's easy to do. Carp are everywhere. You don't need a boat, and there's some kind of body of water like Town Lake in or around just about every city in Texas. Maybe there's some potential there, especially for families.
Sometimes, when there's a parade forming, you have to be able to see that and get in line.
The whole state is open to bow fishermen and they harvest lots of fish. Our big concern is the message we're sending to catfish fishermen. We're de-valuing that animal to them.
I understand the commissions' philosophy of creating opportunity, but you are not going to get recreational opportunity. You are already getting that. What you are going to get is harvest opportunity. The people that are out there already have recreational opportunity.
We are looking at that. There is certainly no simple way when you look at the time line. This regulation expires in August 2007. We are going to have to do something because we will have to come to the commission in January. The regulation doesn't come into effect until September.