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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.

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

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