Morgan McCammon

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Morgan McCammon (September 20, 1922 – November 1999) was a Canadian lawyer and businessman. He was President of the Montreal Canadiens from 1978 until 1982.

Born in Montreal, Quebec, he started studying at McGill University in 1940. He did not complete his education but rather joined the Canadian Army, fighting during World War II with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. After the war, he continued his education receiving a law degree in 1949. He worked four years as a lawyer with the law firm of Brais-Campbell before joining Steinberg's real-estate business in 1953. He joined Molson Breweries in 1958 eventually becoming President and Chairman.

He succeeded Jacques Courtois and was succeeded by Ronald Corey. He won 2 Stanley Cups with Montreal in 1978 and 1979.

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• "Morgan McCammon: Served as president of Molson and the Montreal Canadiens", The Globe and Mail, November 29, 1999.