Sports broadcaster David Morrow, who had a long career on radio, plus TV sport commentary, has died.
He died on Tuesday after being diagnosed with brain cancer earlier this year.
The ABC has paid tribute to Morrow who joined in 1980 and worked for more than three decades as part of the ABC’s radio Rugby League team and TV and radio cricket commentary team. He also and covered major track and field meetings in and around Australia, including Commonwealth and Olympic Games.
“His distinctive voice called some of the most memorable sporting moments in history. Throughout his career at the ABC and other media outlets he covered eight Olympic Games, six Commonwealth Games and 42 seasons of NRL,” ABC said in a statement.
“David was awarded an OAM in 2005 for services to the community, sport and sports broadcasting. He was also inducted into the SCG Media Hall of Honour in 2023 and the NRL Hall of Fame earlier this year.
“We extend our sincere condolences to David’s family, friends and former colleagues.”
Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys said Morrow will be celebrated on August 21 at the Hall of Fame dinner.
“On behalf of the commission, I extend our sincerest condolences to David’s family, and all those who worked with him and knew him.”
Source: ABC
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