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Bill McLaren
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Born in Hawick, Borders
Born on 16th of October 1923
Died on 19th of January 2010

Born 1923 - Scottish rugby broadcaster and writer.

Selected for a Scottish trial but injury prevented him playing. Journalist with local paper before making first broadcast in 1953. Love and knowledge of game has established him as popular and respected broadcaster.

Links:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/1913387.stm BBC News Page

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