Jacques Doucet, the ‘Voice of Baseball’ in Quebec, Dies at 86

Jacques Doucet, former Montreal Expos radio play by play announcer, stands in the municipal stadium as the Quebec Capitals baseball team practices Tuesday, June 5, 2007 in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Sports broadcaster Jacques Doucet, who called games for the Montreal Expos for 33 years, has died at the age of 86.

His daughter Martine confirmed the news on social media.

More details to follow.

- First published by The Canadian Press in French on Aug. 28, 2026