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OBITUARY: Soccer broadcaster Graham Leggat

TORONTO – TSN and footie fans are among those mourning the passing of Canadian soccer commentator Graham Leggat.  He was 81.Leggat, a former Scottish International player, joined TSN in 1986 and was the long-time face of the network’s soccer coverage, providing expert analysis on the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro, and Canadian Soccer League.  He also hosted several of TSN’s soccer shows, including Soccer Saturday and World Of Soccer.The first coach of North American Soccer League’s Toronto Metros after he came to Canada in 1971, Leggat also served as vice-president and managing director of the NASL's Edmonton Drillers for two years (1979-80).  A...