Delta TV's Steve Erickson will be inducted into the Vancouver Canadians Broadcast & Journalism Hall of Fame Saturday at Nat Bailey Stadium.
"I was shocked when I got the call, to say the least," said Erickson, the veteran host of Delta TV Sports.
He added that he's "really honoured" and thankful to receive the recognition.
"My main focus is to help promote amateur sports. I have the luxury of covering a lot of pro sports too, but it's all about the kids, it's all about what legacy we can leave for them," said Erickson, 69.
He began volunteering for Delta TV in the late 1980s.
"I have a ball, it's fun," the North Delta resident said.
Hosting many sports programs over the years, he is currently host of Delta Ice Hawks coverage and is an ambassador for Delta TV, supporting and promoting the value of local programming in the community.
"It couldn't happen to a more deserving person," said Delta Cable sales and marketing manager Tannis Goodfellow. "Steve has been a staple not only for Delta TV Sports but also for sports in this community. He has a true passion for sports and for people, and it shows in everything he does."
Coverage of the induction ceremony will air this fall on Delta Magazine on Delta TV Channel 610 in HD.
"Broadcaster Steve Erickson has spent more than 20 years in front of the camera bringing a voice to both professional and amateur baseball among all local sports here in the Lower Mainland," stated a Vancouver Canadians press release.
