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From 82 combat missions to the boardroom to the owner’s box. Sydney Sharpe’s Staying in the Game tells the remarkable story of Daryl ‘Doc’ Seaman, a Canadian war hero, oil pioneer, and philanthropist whose vision helped shape modern Calgary.
After flying 82 combat missions in the Second World War, Seaman returned home and built a career in Alberta’s oil industry, where his determination and business instincts made him one of the province’s most respected entrepreneurs. But his ambitions went far beyond business: he became a co-owner of the Calgary Flames, helping bring NHL hockey to the city and giving generations of fans a team to rally around.
Sharpe traces Seaman’s journey from wartime pilot to boardroom leader to generous community builder, showing how discipline, integrity, and a sense of duty guided every chapter of his life. An inspiring read for hockey fans, business readers, and anyone who loves a true Canadian success story.
Sydney Sharpe’s Staying in the Game tells the remarkable story of Daryl ‘Doc’ Seaman, a Canadian war hero, oil pioneer, and philanthropist whose vision helped shape modern Calgary.
After flying 82 combat missions in the Second World War, Seaman returned home and built a career in Alberta’s oil industry, where his determination and business instincts made him one of the province’s most respected entrepreneurs. But his ambitions went far beyond business: he became a co-owner of the Calgary Flames, helping bring NHL hockey to the city and giving generations of fans a team to rally around.
Sharpe traces Seaman’s journey from wartime pilot to boardroom leader to generous community builder, showing how discipline, integrity, and a sense of duty guided every chapter of his life. Drawing on interviews and archival research, this biography paints a vivid portrait of a gifted leader who believed success meant giving back.
An inspiring read for hockey fans, business readers, and anyone who loves a true Canadian success story.
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