Murray Walker | |
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 Walker in 2009 | |
| Born | Graeme Murray Walker 10 October 1923 Hall Green, Birmingham, England |
| Died | 13 March 2021 (aged 97) Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England |
| Education | Highgate School |
| Alma mater | Royal Military College, Sandhurst |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1948–2020 |
| Employers | |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Walker (m. 1955) |
| Father | Graham Walker |
| Military career | |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Service number | 14406224 |
| Unit | Royal Scots Greys, 4th Armoured Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Battle of the Reichswald |
Graeme Murray Walker OBE (10 October 1923 – 13 March 2021)[1][2] was an English motorsport commentator and journalist. He provided television commentary of live Formula One coverage for the BBC between 1976 and 1996, and for ITV between 1997 and 2001.
During his 23-year run as full-time commentator, Walker became known for his animated enthusiasm, authoritative voice and comical blunders – dubbed "Murrayisms" by fans – during live races. His commentary voice has been likened to a "screech and resembles a 500cc engine being revved up".[3] He retired from full-time commentary after the 2001 United States Grand Prix, but returned to broadcasting part-time in 2005 and made occasional appearances on the BBC, Channel 4, Network 10 and Sky Sports F1.
- ^ "Formula 1 Commentary icon Murray Walker dies aged 97". Motorsport.com. 13 March 2021. Archived from the original on 13 March 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Murray Walker: Formula 1 broadcasting legend dies at 97". BBC Sport. 13 March 2021. Archived from the original on 13 March 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ Moss, Stephen (27 December 2000). "So, goodbye to Murray Walker". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 9 May 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2019.