Earle Morris
| Earle Morris | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 16, 1945 |
| Career | |
| Brier appearances | 3 (1980, 1982, 1985) |
Earle H. C. Morris (born August 16, 1945) is a Canadian curler from Ottawa, Ontario. He is one of only two curlers to have played for three different provinces at the Brier (the other is Ryan Fry).[1] He is the inventor of the "stabilizer" curling delivery aid.[2]
Career
Morris grew up in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. He was a great athlete growing up, excelling in both baseball and in curling.[citation needed]
Working with the military, Morris moved around a lot, giving him the opportunity to curl out of many places. He made it to his first Brier in 1980, curling out of the CFB Winnipeg Curling Club and representing Manitoba. At the Brier, he finished 6–5. Two years later, he made the 1982 Labatt Brier playing as the third for Don Aitken of the CFB St-Jean Curling Club in Quebec. Quebec finished with a 5–6 record, out of the playoffs. Finally, in 1985, Morris played in his third and final Brier. This time, he skipped the Ontario team out of the R.C.N. (Navy) Curling Club in Ottawa. His record was once again 5–6.
Coaching career
Morris stayed in Ottawa after he retired and went on to become a coach. He coached three Canadian junior championship teams (his son's in 1998 and 1999 and Rachel Homan's in 2010). He is the former coach of the Jennifer Jones rink (2012) and the Australian national team (2006–2008).[3][4] Most recently, he coached Rachel Homan and her rink out of Ontario to a national championship and a bronze medal at the world championships.[5]
Personal life
Morris is the grandson of 1933 provincial champion skip Cliff McLaughlin. He graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in 1967.[6] He is married to Maureen, and they have three children. His son John is an Olympic and world champion curler based in British Columbia.
References
- ↑ Jones, Terry (2008-04-05). "Keeping curling in the family". Canoe.ca. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ↑ "What is it?". The Stabilizer (product website). Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ↑ Wiecek, Paul (2010-09-16). "Looking to be picture perfect". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ↑ QMI Agency (2011-06-21). "Morris quits as coach of Jones rink". Canoe.ca. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ↑ "Coaching Profile: Earle Morris". Canadian Curling Association. 3 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ↑ Oliver, Bill. "Focus on 7301 Earle Morris – RMC Class of 1967". eVeritas (Newsletter of the Royal Military College of Canada). Retrieved 19 February 2012.
External links
- Earle Morris on the World Curling Federation database