Former ABC sports activities broadcaster David Morrow, who was introduced as an inductee into the NRL Hall of Fame final week, has died on the age of 71.
Morrow died after being identified with mind most cancers earlier this yr.
Born in Sydney, Morrow started his profession in nation New South Wales as a common announcer with radio 2KM (now 2MC) in Kempsey in 1971.
He quickly broke into sports activities broadcasting and ultimately joined ABC Sport in 1980.
Morrow was a central half of ABC’s sport protection for greater than three a long time, greatest identified for his work in rugby league, together with 14 years as a crew with Warren Ryan and Craig Hamilton.
He lined eight Olympic Games for ABC — starting with Los Angeles in 1984 — and six Commonwealth Games.
Aside from rugby league, he additionally lined racing, cricket, rugby union and soccer.
He was awarded an OAM in 2005 for his providers to the group, sport and sports activities broadcasting.
Morrow left ABC in 2014, working with Sydney station 2GB till the tip of 2023.
Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys paid tribute to Morrow.
“David has been one of the great voices of the game – recognised around the country for his wit, his insight and his knowledge,” Mr V’landys stated.
“I had the pleasure of knowing David throughout my career in sport and he was a champion in every sense of the word. I have been honoured and privileged to know him as a friend.
“In his ultimate days, David knew how cherished he was within the rugby league group, having been knowledgeable of his induction into the Hall of Fame.
“While it is terrible that we have lost David, it is comforting to know that he and his family were aware what the game felt about his achievements.
“David’s life and contribution will probably be celebrated on August 21 on the Hall of Fame dinner. On behalf of the fee, I lengthen our sincerest condolences to David’s household, and all those that labored with him and knew him.”
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