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F1 News & Discussions => F1 History => Topic started by: John S on March 13, 2024, 02:23:19 PM

Title: Remembering Murray Walker in what would be his 100th year
Post by: John S on March 13, 2024, 02:23:19 PM

Murray passed away 13 March 2021 at the age of 97. Here is a splendid tribute to him from PlanetF1, including lots of 'Muddy Talkers' legendary gaffes - aka "Murrayisms".   :D :DD

https://www.planetf1.com/features/murray-walker-best-f1-quotes

Title: Re: Remembering Murray Walker in what would be his 100th year
Post by: Jericoke on March 13, 2024, 02:49:36 PM

A lot of modern sports commentators have a great voice, a depth of knowledge and great ability to help viewers understand what is going on.  No complaints about who voices F1 these days.

But Walkers love for the sport bled through. His enthusiasm was a big part of how I learned to enjoy the sport.  It was almost like having a friend give an excited explanation, beyond the mere 'play by play' the job calls for.

Continue to RIP Mr Walker, and may your archived excitement for F1 continue to bring in new F1 fans and be a friendly voice to us old fans.