R.I.P. Bill McLaren

[hypn0t0ad]

R.I.P. "the voice of rugby".

A genius sports commentator (possibly the best of all time) who managed to capture so eloquently the true drama of sport within the moment - the exhilaration of victory and success tempered against the crushing blow of defeat and failure.


Rugby isn't my number one sport but I remember Bill McLaren's commentary making the hair on the back of my neck stand up even when my team wasn't winning - it was that compelling!


Here's a short BBC tribute to this great man:



http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/8468749.stm

[pearlygirl555]

I am not familiar with Mr. McLaren but enjoyed the tribute, some of his phrases made me laugh. A good sports commentator is an asset, and a great one is a treasure.

Um, what happened to that guys shorts?

[MagnetsAndHangers]

R.I.P. Bill - Rugby will miss you.

[hypn0t0ad]

A good sports commentator is an asset, and a great one is a treasure.

Yes totally agree

Um, what happened to that guys shorts?

Just the result of some rough play I think but it almost gave new meaning to the term 'rugby tackle'

[shezz]

OMG just seen this

Tho i did not know him that well, my step dad was an avid ruby watcher, and i remember his voice


RIP and condolences to the family

[DanTheMan3]

Love Rugby and love Bill.
One of the best.
He will be deeply missed.
.