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Bill McLaren CBE | |
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| Born | William Pollock McLaren 16 October 1923 Hawick, Scotland |
| Died | 19 January 2010 (aged 86) Hawick, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Employer | BBC Sport |
| Known for | Sports commentating, sports journalism, rugby player |
| Spouse | Bette Hill [1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Alan Lawson (son-in-law) Rory Lawson (grandson) Jim Thompson (grandson) |
William Pollock McLaren CBE (16 October 1923 – 19 January 2010) was a Scottish rugby union commentator, teacher, journalist and one time rugby player. Known as "the voice of rugby", he retired from commentating in 2002.[2] Renowned throughout the sport, his enthusiasm and memorable turn of phrase endeared him to many.[3]
- ^ "Tributes paid to woman behind Hawick's voice of rugby, Bill McLaren, after his widow Bette dies at 93". 7 March 2019.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
voice of rugbywas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Vale Bill McLaren, we'll never see your like again, The Roar. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
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