Mr. Irresistible...Sweet Daddy Siki

My family lived in Barrie in the early 60's. I can vividly recall Siki appearing on CKBB radio on the day of a card that evening at the old Barrie Arena on Dunlop Street. It was 1962 & he was in fine form telling the area farmers to lock up their daughters because he was in town. After all he WAS Mr. Irresistible!!

And I know that when he toured with his country band he would oftern do interviews with country disc jockeys along the way. He even dropped in to do a live interview with Peter Darrell in St. Catharines on his all night show circa 1974. Just one of many I'm sure while on the road.

As someone who back in the day followed the "sport" & had a few "back stage" contacts I never ever knew his real name. He told everyone his name was Reg so everyone referred to him as Reg Siki. Only learned his given name in his obituary. Kayfabe to the very end 

Oh and one more thing. Some in hockey circles - I think might have been Brian McFarlane on the Leaf tv broadcasts used to liken the late Eddie Shack to Mr. Siki for their entertainment value. McFarlane would sometimes call Eddie..."Sweet Daddy Shacky"...always gave me a chuckle!






















 

Last edited by unclefester (January 6, 2025 8:55 am)