Dr. Ted Hunt<\/b> is a third-generation Vancouverite. He attended the University of British Columbia where he completed studies in Kinesiology and English. He played three years for the BC Lions before moving across the border to attend the University of Washington, where he earned advanced degrees in History. He has interviewed Alexander Kerensky, Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna, Dr. Lister Rogers of Stanford and Czech President Vaclav Havel.<\/p>\n
With admiration and respect,<\/b> we remember the remarkable life of Dr. Hunt, a celebrated athlete, educator, and author whose achievements and character left a lasting impact on all who knew him.<\/p>\n
A celebrated athlete, educator, and author, Ted excelled in numerous sports, earning inductions into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame, Canadian Rugby Hall of Fame, B.C. Rugby Hall of Fame, and U.B.C. Sports Hall of Fame. His athletic achievements include playing for the Vancouver Burrards lacrosse team, being named to the 1952 Canadian Olympic Ski Team, and leading B.C.’s rugby team to a historic victory over the British Lions in 1966. Ted also made a mark in football, being named Western Conference Rookie of the Year in 1957 and Most Valuable Canadian in 1958.<\/p>\n
After retiring from contact sports, Ted became an avid golfer, forming a notable friendship with Sean Connery. A dedicated educator, Ted held five university degrees and served as a Vancouver School Board Trustee. He was a prolific writer, contributing to various publications and authoring several books.<\/p>\n
Ted is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen, his daughter Shelley, grandson Wesley, and many cherished family members and friends. Remembered for his kindness, love of animals, and zest for life, Ted leaves behind a legacy of inspiration and achievement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Conscripted by the German army in 1914 to fight on the Russian front, two hundred elite Czech athletes mutiny to join the Czar’s army. Their leader falls in love with the first woman invited to serve on the Imperial Treasury Board. As revolution erupts, she is ordered to hide the ‘wealth of a thousand years’ from Lenin, but no one tells her how.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is impossible to read In the Company of Heroes<\/i> without Dr. Zhivago coming to mind. As with Boris Pasternak\u2019s novel, or the classic movie from the 1960s, Hunt\u2019s book is also a grand and sweeping tale of war, revolution, love, ambition and betrayal played out from the luxury of St. Petersburg to the great steppes and snowy wastes of Imperial Russia. Hunt\u2019s book is no mere clone of the better-known tale; it is based on two true, fascinating, romantic and exciting stories. An njoyable read.\u201d
\n\u2014Foreword Reviews<\/p>\n
\u201cOne hell of a story!\u201d
\n\u2014Sir Sean Connery, Actor<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is Europe\u2019s secret story.\u201d
\nVaclav Havel
\n\u2014President of the Czech Republic<\/p>\n
\u201cThe characters are believable and, God knows, the events covered are of terrific historical importance. The dialogue rings true, and I found that the plotting, with its swings of triumph and disaster, kept me turning the pages.\u201d
\n\u2014Douglas Gibson
\nPresident, McClelland & Stewart Publishing<\/p>\n
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\nISBN: 9781926991481 (ebook). $9.99 CDN. Available on Amazon Kindle<\/span><\/a>, via BookBaby<\/span><\/a>, Kobo,<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>Catch up with Ted at his personal website: www.tedhunt.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n