Murray Walker named best sports commentator
Formula One legend Murray Walker was in pole position today, after being voted the greatest sports commentator of all time.
Walker, who has been broadcasting since 1948 and spent much of his career at the BBC, took the chequered flag with ease in a survey of 8,879 people.
He beat BBC Sports' voice of football John Motson into second place with world tennis ace John McEnroe coming in third.
Famous for his boyish enthusiasm and authoritative voice, Walker began his Formula 1 commentating in the 1970's and continued until his retirement in 2001.
To be honest he is probably better know for his gaffes and Murrayisms like, 'With half the race gone, there's half the race still to go' and 'here comes Damon Hill in the Williams. This car is absolutely unique - except for the one following it, which is identical'.
Walker, who has been broadcasting since 1948 and spent much of his career at the BBC, took the chequered flag with ease in a survey of 8,879 people.
He beat BBC Sports' voice of football John Motson into second place with world tennis ace John McEnroe coming in third.
Famous for his boyish enthusiasm and authoritative voice, Walker began his Formula 1 commentating in the 1970's and continued until his retirement in 2001.
To be honest he is probably better know for his gaffes and Murrayisms like, 'With half the race gone, there's half the race still to go' and 'here comes Damon Hill in the Williams. This car is absolutely unique - except for the one following it, which is identical'.
Walker, who now provides his excitable commentary to the children's programme, Roary the Racing Car said: "It is a huge honour to be recognised as the World's best commentator, particularly against so many sporting greats."
TOP 10 GREATEST SPORTS COMMENTATORS OF ALL TIME
1. Murray Walker (Formula 1 motor racing)
2. John Motson (football)
3. John McEnroe (tennis)
4. Peter O'Sullivan (horse racing)
5. Brian Moore (football)
6. Martin Brundle (Formula 1 motor racing)
7. Sid Waddell (darts)
8. David Coleman (football, athletics)
9. Bill McLaren (rugby)
10. Richie Benaud (cricket)
LINKS
F1
Roary the Racing Car
TOP 10 GREATEST SPORTS COMMENTATORS OF ALL TIME
1. Murray Walker (Formula 1 motor racing)
2. John Motson (football)
3. John McEnroe (tennis)
4. Peter O'Sullivan (horse racing)
5. Brian Moore (football)
6. Martin Brundle (Formula 1 motor racing)
7. Sid Waddell (darts)
8. David Coleman (football, athletics)
9. Bill McLaren (rugby)
10. Richie Benaud (cricket)
LINKS
F1
Roary the Racing Car
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