Henry Singer … The man who brought men's fashion to Alberta. He was known as the Wizard of Mod. In 1938, Henry Singer opened the first Henry Singer store in Edmonton bringing dapper suits seen only before in fashion magazines to the streets of Alberta. Style became the order of the day. And from the first day the store opened for business, it was evident this "boutique for men" would be a huge success. Not just because of Mr. Singer's good taste in fashion, but because he had a passion for community. And that made him a household name. During World War II, Henry entertained troops. He was an accomplished photographer; a sportsman; a sports broadcaster who interviewed the likes of Mohammad Ali and racecar legend Jim Hall. One of the founding members of the Edmonton Eskimos and the Towne Hall Basketball team, Henry held chairmanships for many organizations including the United Way. His many selfless actions were recognized with numerous prestigious awards including Citizen of the Year for the City of Edmonton and the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Award. One action will be remembered above all else by many. In 1949, Henry, along with 12 other successful Edmonton businessmen, started the Edmonton Eskimos Football Team. An exciting venture that brought to light a disturbing fact. At this time, hotels wouldn't allow blacks to book rooms. This included five of the Edmonton Eskimos' import players. Outraged, Henry insisted the hotels change their policies. He personally led the charge by checking one star player - Rollie Miles - into the Royal George Hotel. Single-handedly, Henry was responsible for changing the policies of Edmonton's hotels. This business and community minded individual was also a dedicated family man who instilled a strong sense of responsibility in his children and eight grandchildren.