Bill Comrie | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1948-06-29) June 29, 1948 |
| Known for | Founding The Brick |
| Spouses | Theresa Comrie
(m. 1971; died 1990)Roxanne Huisman
(m. 1994) |
| Children | 5, including Mike, Paul, and Eric |
| Relatives | Hilary Duff (ex-daughter-in-law) |
William H. Comrie (born June 29, 1948) is a Canadian businessman.1 He is the founder of The Brick, one of Canada's largest volume retailers of furniture, mattresses, appliances and home electronics.2
Early life
Comrie was born on June 29, 1948, in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.3
He played junior hockey with the Moose Jaw Canucks, a Chicago Blackhawks farm team, and later the Edmonton Oil Kings, but retired from hockey in 1968 to enter into the family furniture business following the death of his father Herb,3 eventually turning down an invitation to a Blackhawks training camp.2
BC Lions Ownership
From September 23, 1992 to March 11, 1996, Comrie was owner of the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.4 The Lions won the 1994 Grey Cup.
Personal life
Comrie is the father of professional ice hockey players Mike, Paul, and Eric Comrie.25 He has a grandson named Luca through Mike's former marriage to Hilary Duff.6
References
References
- "Live & Learn: Bill Comrie - Canadian Business". www.canadianbusiness.com. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- Sandor, Steven (October 1, 2013). "Growing Up Comrie". Edify. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- Canadian Home Furnishings Alliance
- "Owners & Management". BC Lions. December 17, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- CANOE - SLAM! Sports - Columnists - Jones: Follow my leader
- "Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie Welcome a Son". CBS News March 22, 2012.