Bill McLaren

Bill McLaren
CBE
Bill McLaren; CBE
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.^[2] Renowned throughout the sport, his enthusiasm and memorable turn of phrase endeared him to many.^[3]

^ "Tributes paid to woman behind Hawick's voice of rugby, Bill McLaren, after his widow Bette dies at 93". 7 March 2019.
^ Cite error: The named reference voice of rugby was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Vale Bill McLaren, we'll never see your like again, The Roar. Retrieved 21 January 2010.

[1] "Tributes paid to woman behind Hawick's voice of rugby, Bill McLaren, after his widow Bette dies at 93". 7 March 2019.

[voice_of_rugby-2] Cite error: The named reference voice of rugby was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[3] Vale Bill McLaren, we'll never see your like again, The Roar. Retrieved 21 January 2010.

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Bill McLaren CBE
Born	William Pollock McLaren 16 October 1923 Hawick, Scotland
Died	19 January 2010(2010-01-19) (aged 86) Hawick, Scotland
Nationality	Scottish
Employer	BBC Sport
Known for	Sports commentating, sports journalism, rugby player
Spouse	Bette Hill ^[1]
Children	2
Relatives	Alan Lawson (son-in-law) Rory Lawson (grandson) Jim Thompson (grandson)