Bill McLaren
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 |
| 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. Renowned throughout the sport, his enthusiasm and memorable turn of phrase endeared him to many.