David Morrow
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Player Bio
- Inducted:
- 2024
- Date of Birth:
- 05 July 1954
- Birthplace:
- Sydney, NSW
- Nickname:
- Thirsty
Career
Milestones
- Radio and television commentator for the ABC from 1980 to 2014; his voice often providing thousands of remote rural listeners their only access to the game
- Called Saturday football to a national audience on ABC television until the network ceased its coverage in 1996
- Joined 2GB’s rugby league commentary team in 2015
- Awarded OAM for services to sport, sports broadcasting and the community in 2005
Biography
A veteran of more than 50 years calling sport, including rugby league, on radio and television, Morrow was regarded as one of the best commentators Australia has produced.
He worked for the ABC from 1980 to 2014, calling Saturday rugby league to a national audience on ABC television until 1996, and joined 2GB’s Continuous Call Team in 2015.
Hall of Fame - David Morrow
Among Morrow's most famous calls was Mal Meninga's last minute try in the second Ashes Test in 1990 at Old Trafford which enabled the Kangaroos to level the series, which they went on to win.
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