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Bill McLaren (16 October 1923 – 19 January 2010) was a Scottish rugby union commentator. Until his retirement in 2002, he was known as 'the voice of rugby'. McLaren's journalistic career started as a junior reporter with the Hawick Express. In 1953, he made his national debut for BBC Radio, covering Scotland's 12–0 loss to Wales, a start of a broadcasting career that lasted nearly half a century. Renowned throughout the sport, his enthusiasm and a memorable turn of phrase endeared him to many. Recognition of his services came in November 2001, when he became the first non-international to be inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame. (More...)

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