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'''David William Morrow''' {{post-nominals|country=AUS|OAM}} (5 July 1953 – 16 July 2024) was an Australian sports radio and television broadcaster/commentator, best known for his association with the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] and [[2GB]], and his calling of [[race caller|horse racing]] and the [[NRL]], but also other sport and his coverage of the [[Olympics]] and [[Commonwealth Games]].<ref name="news"/> |
'''David William Morrow''' {{post-nominals|country=AUS|OAM}} (5 July 1953 – 16 July 2024) was an Australian sports radio and television broadcaster/commentator, best known for his association with the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] and [[2GB]], and his calling of [[race caller|horse racing]] and the [[NRL]], but also other sport and his coverage of the [[Olympics]] and [[Commonwealth Games]].<ref name="news"/> |
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In February 2024, it was announced that Morrow was stepping down from his position of calling rugby league due to a brain cancer diagnosis.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McCracken |first=Tess |date=9 February 2024 |title=Legendary sports commentator David Morrow diagnosed with brain cancer |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/legendary-sports-commentaor-david-morrow-diagnosed-with-brain-cancer/news-story/a504c4925ffe49b6701e955378155156 |access-date=10 February 2024 |work=News.com.au}}</ref> He died due to the cancer on 16 July 2024, at the age of 71.<ref name="news">{{cite news |author=Jeffrey, Daniel |agency= |title=Broadcasting legend David Morrow dies aged 71 after brain cancer fight |url=https://www.9news.com.au/national/david-morrow-sports-commentator-dies-age-71/a87af493-b649-4f0b-82d3-b8b8754a4bba |quote= |newspaper=[[Nine News]] |date=17 July 2024 |access-date=17 July 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Nicolussi, Christian |agency= |title=Legendary rugby league broadcaster David Morrow dies |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/legendary-rugby-league-broadcaster-david-morrow-dies-20240717-p5jug8.html |quote= |newspaper=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] |date=17 July 2024 |access-date=17 July 2024 }}</ref> |
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== Early life and career == |
== Early life and career == |
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Morrow started his broadcasting career at Kempsey in 1971 as a general announcer with 2KM (now [[2MCE|2MC]]) and then became the New South Wales [[Mid North Coast]] sports broadcaster.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Morrow David – ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/david-morrow/4320374 |access-date=10 February 2024 |website=www.abc.net.au |language=en-AU}}</ref> He called local horse races and rugby league matches.<ref name=":2" /> He completed an accountancy degree at [[University of Sydney]]. In the mid-1970s, he worked as an accountant in [[Bathurst, New South Wales|Bathurst]] and was a casual sports broadcaster with [[2BS 95.1 FM|2BS]].<ref name=":2" /> |
Morrow started his broadcasting career at Kempsey in 1971 as a general announcer with 2KM (now [[2MCE|2MC]]) and then became the New South Wales [[Mid North Coast]] sports broadcaster.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Morrow David – ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/david-morrow/4320374 |access-date=10 February 2024 |website=www.abc.net.au |language=en-AU}}</ref> He called local horse races and rugby league matches.<ref name=":2" /> He completed an accountancy degree at [[University of Sydney]]. In the mid-1970s, he worked as an accountant in [[Bathurst, New South Wales|Bathurst]] and was a casual sports broadcaster with [[2BS 95.1 FM|2BS]].<ref name=":2" /> |
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==Australian Broadcasting Corporation (as |
==Australian Broadcasting Corporation (as racecaller and NRL commentator)== |
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Morrow joined the ABC in 1980 and commenced calling Friday harness racing at [[Harold Park Paceway|Harold Park]] and assisting the rugby league commentary team.<ref name=":2" /> He ceased calling the harness racing in 1987.<ref name=":2" /> |
Morrow joined the ABC in 1980 and commenced calling Friday harness racing at [[Harold Park Paceway|Harold Park]] and assisting the rugby league commentary team.<ref name=":2" /> He ceased calling the harness racing in 1987.<ref name=":2" /> |
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In 1985, Morrow became the ABC's number one rugby league radio commentator.<ref name=":2" /> He called Saturday rugby league matches on ABC television until the network ceased its coverage in 1996.<ref name=":0" /> He called NRL matches on radio with [[Warren Ryan]] for fourteen years until both departed in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SCG Media Hall of Honour |url=https://www.sydneycricketground.com.au/media_hall_of_honour_scg |access-date=10 February 2024 |website=www.sydneycricketground.com.au |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=30 November 2014 |title=Grandstand broadcaster David Morrow retires after 34 years at ABC |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-30/grandstand-broadcaster-david-morrow-retires-after-34-years-at-ab/5929416 |access-date=10 February 2024 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref> |
In 1985, Morrow became the ABC's number one rugby league radio commentator.<ref name=":2" /> He called Saturday rugby league matches on ABC television until the network ceased its coverage in 1996.<ref name=":0" /> He called NRL matches on radio with [[Warren Ryan]] for fourteen years until both departed in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SCG Media Hall of Honour |url=https://www.sydneycricketground.com.au/media_hall_of_honour_scg |access-date=10 February 2024 |website=www.sydneycricketground.com.au |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=30 November 2014 |title=Grandstand broadcaster David Morrow retires after 34 years at ABC |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-30/grandstand-broadcaster-david-morrow-retires-after-34-years-at-ab/5929416 |access-date=10 February 2024 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref> |
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===Controversies=== |
===Controversies=== |
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In May 2013, Morrow was suspended by the ABC for a racist joke but made an apology and was reinstated.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 May 2013 |title=Morrow apologises for racist joke |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-09/morrow-apologises-for-on-air-joke/4680066 |access-date=10 February 2024 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref> In May 2014, Morrow and [[Warren Ryan]] were stood down pending an investigation into an alleged racist remark made by Ryan during a rugby league broadcast.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 May 2014 |title=Ryan and Morrow suspended over alleged racist remark |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-30/ryan-and-morrow-suspended-over-alleged-racist-remark/5489916 |access-date=10 February 2024 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref> In July 2014, the ABC stated that it "has reviewed Mr Morrow's responses to the investigation and accepts that he does not condone or endorse terms that are offensive and racist." In releasing this statement, ABC advised that Morrow would retire in November 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Proszenko |first=Adrian |date=24 July 2014 |title=David Morrow to make brief return to ABC radio before retiring in November |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/david-morrow-to-make-brief-return-to-abc-radio-before-retiring-in-november-20140724-zwjxt.html |access-date=10 February 2024 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref> |
In May 2013, Morrow was suspended by the ABC for a racist joke but made an apology and was reinstated.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 May 2013 |title=Morrow apologises for racist joke |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-09/morrow-apologises-for-on-air-joke/4680066 |access-date=10 February 2024 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref> In May 2014, Morrow and [[Warren Ryan]] were stood down pending an investigation into an alleged racist remark made by Ryan during a rugby league broadcast.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 May 2014 |title=Ryan and Morrow suspended over alleged racist remark |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-30/ryan-and-morrow-suspended-over-alleged-racist-remark/5489916 |access-date=10 February 2024 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref> In July 2014, the ABC stated that it "has reviewed Mr Morrow's responses to the investigation and accepts that he does not condone or endorse terms that are offensive and racist." In releasing this statement, ABC advised that Morrow would retire in November 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Proszenko |first=Adrian |date=24 July 2014 |title=David Morrow to make brief return to ABC radio before retiring in November |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/david-morrow-to-make-brief-return-to-abc-radio-before-retiring-in-november-20140724-zwjxt.html |access-date=10 February 2024 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Health and death== |
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In February 2024, [[Ray Hadley]] announced on 2GB that Morrow was stepping down from his position of calling rugby league, due to a [[brain cancer]] diagnosis<ref name=news.com>{{cite web|last=McCracken |first=Tess |date-9 February 2024 |title=Legendary sports commentator David Morrow diagnosed with brain cancer |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/legendary-sports-commentator-david-morrow-diagnosed-with-brain-cancer-/news-story/a504c4925ffe49b6701e55378155156 |access-date=10 February 2024 |work=News.com.au}}</ref> |
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He died due to the cancer on 16 July, 2024 aged 71<ref name="news">{{cite news |author=Jeffrey, Daniel |agency= |title=Broadcasting legend David Morrow died aged 71 after brain cancer fight |url=https://www.9news.com.au/national/david-morrow-sports-commentator-died-aged-71/a87af493-b649-4f0b-82d3-b8b875a4bba |quote= |newspaper=[[Nine News]] |date=17 July 2024 |access-date=17 July 2024 }}</ref> |
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===Honours and Awards=== |
===Honours and Awards=== |
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Revision as of 10:59, 19 July 2024
David Morrow (OAM) | |
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| Born | David William Morrow 5 July 1953 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 16 July 2024 (aged 71) |
| Other names | Thirsty Morrow (nickname) |
| Occupation | Sports broadcaster |
| Employer(s) | Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2GB, Macquarie Radio Network, Ten Network |
| Known for | NRL Broadcasting, race caller |
| Awards | Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame (commentator and broadcaster) National Rugby League Hall of Fame (broadcast and printed media) |
David William Morrow OAM (5 July 1953 – 16 July 2024) was an Australian sports radio and television broadcaster/commentator, best known for his association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and 2GB, and his calling of horse racing and the NRL, but also other sport and his coverage of the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.[1]
Early life and career
Morrow was born on 5 July 1953 in Sydney, New South Wales.[2] He grew up in the Northern Tablelands towns of Walcha, Uralla, and Armidale and was educated at The Armidale School.[3]
Morrow started his broadcasting career at Kempsey in 1971 as a general announcer with 2KM (now 2MC) and then became the New South Wales Mid North Coast sports broadcaster.[3] He called local horse races and rugby league matches.[3] He completed an accountancy degree at University of Sydney. In the mid-1970s, he worked as an accountant in Bathurst and was a casual sports broadcaster with 2BS.[3]
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (as racecaller and NRL commentator)
Morrow joined the ABC in 1980 and commenced calling Friday harness racing at Harold Park and assisting the rugby league commentary team.[3] He ceased calling the harness racing in 1987.[3] In 1985, Morrow became the ABC's number one rugby league radio commentator.[3] He called Saturday rugby league matches on ABC television until the network ceased its coverage in 1996.[2] He called NRL matches on radio with Warren Ryan for fourteen years until both departed in 2014.[4][5]
Olympic, Commonwealth Games and Others
Morrow covered eight Olympic Games and SIX Commonwealth Games, his first being Olympic Games in 1984 and his first Commonwealth Games in 1986[6][5] In 1990, Morrow replaced Geoff Mahoney as the ABC's Sydney race caller. He also commentated on cricket, rugby union, soccer and athletics.[3]
Other networks
In 1990, Morrow worked for Channel Ten and covered the 1990 Kangaroos tour of England.[3] In 1995 and 1996, Morrow called all the Perth-based Western Reds matches for Channel Nine during the Super League War.[3]
Morrow joined the Macquarie Radio Network (now Nine Radio) in 2015 to call NRL matches. Due to illness, Morrow finished calling in February 2024 – a career of calling first grade rugby league for forty-four seasons.[7]
Controversies
In May 2013, Morrow was suspended by the ABC for a racist joke but made an apology and was reinstated.[8] In May 2014, Morrow and Warren Ryan were stood down pending an investigation into an alleged racist remark made by Ryan during a rugby league broadcast.[9] In July 2014, the ABC stated that it "has reviewed Mr Morrow's responses to the investigation and accepts that he does not condone or endorse terms that are offensive and racist." In releasing this statement, ABC advised that Morrow would retire in November 2014.[10]
Health and death
In February 2024, Ray Hadley announced on 2GB that Morrow was stepping down from his position of calling rugby league, due to a brain cancer diagnosis[11]
He died due to the cancer on 16 July, 2024 aged 71[1]
Honours and Awards
- 2005 – Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the media as a sports broadcaster and commentator, and to the community.[12]
- 2019 – National Rugby League Hall of Fame – Broadcast and Print Media[13]
- 2023 – Sydney Cricket Ground Media Hall of Fame[14]
- 2024 – Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame as contributor[15]
References
- ^ a b Jeffrey, Daniel (17 July 2024). "Broadcasting legend David Morrow died aged 71 after brain cancer fight". Nine News. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Great media personalities short-listed for Hall of Fame". National Rugby League. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Morrow David – ABC News". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "SCG Media Hall of Honour". www.sydneycricketground.com.au. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Grandstand broadcaster David Morrow retires after 34 years at ABC". ABC News. 30 November 2014. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Patterson, Sarah (8 February 2024). "David 'Thirsty' Morrow to retire from the Continuous Call Team". Radio Today. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "David Morrow retires from Continuous Call Team amidst brain cancer diagnosis". radioinfo.com. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "Morrow apologises for racist joke". ABC News. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Ryan and Morrow suspended over alleged racist remark". ABC News. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Proszenko, Adrian (24 July 2014). "David Morrow to make brief return to ABC radio before retiring in November". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ McCracken, Tess. "Legendary sports commentator David Morrow diagnosed with brain cancer". News.com.au. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
{{cite web}}: Text "date-9 February 2024" ignored (help) - ^ "Medal of the Order of Australia – David William Morrow". It's An Honour. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "David 'Thirsty' Morrow brought to tears by NRL Hall of Fame nomination". 2GB. 7 August 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "David Morrow announced as 28th inductee of the SCG Media Hall of Honour". 2GB. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "'It was very emotional': Morrow inducted into Hall of Fame". National Rugby League. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.