[Other Sport] Peter Allis RIP

[jakarta]

I would like to add Henry Blofeld too if I may?

You'll note I said TV Commentators - Cricket on the Radio has SO many great voices, John Arlott, Johnners, Blowers, CMJ, even that old curmudgeon Fred Truman. At present my favourite is Jim Maxwell, obviously only get him vs. the Aussies.

As an aside I couldn't bear Michael Vaughan when he started - trying to be Mr Personality but he has settled down and is now one of the best on TMS. Enjoy Tuffers as well while the Headmaster from the Vale of Belvoir tries to keep control...

 

[Dave the OAP]

You'll note I said TV Commentators - Cricket on the Radio has SO many great voices, John Arlott, Johnners, Blowers, CMJ, even that old curmudgeon Fred Truman. At present my favourite is Jim Maxwell, obviously only get him vs. the Aussies.

As an aside I couldn't bear Michael Vaughan when he started - trying to be Mr Personality but he has settled down and is now one of the best on TMS. Enjoy Tuffers as well while the Headmaster from the Vale of Belvoir tries to keep control...

And of course our very own CMJ

 

[Razzoo]

You'll note I said TV Commentators - Cricket on the Radio has SO many great voices, John Arlott, Johnners, Blowers, CMJ, even that old curmudgeon Fred Truman. At present my favourite is Jim Maxwell, obviously only get him vs. the Aussies.

As an aside I couldn't bear Michael Vaughan when he started - trying to be Mr Personality but he has settled down and is now one of the best on TMS. Enjoy Tuffers as well while the Headmaster from the Vale of Belvoir tries to keep control...

Oh, I missed that distinction. Yes, TMS is a great listen. I love listening to Isa Guha too.

 

[theboybilly]

For me the voice of golf. RIP

Me too. RIP Peter

 

[Weststander]

RIP Peter.

An amazing life, including competing against some of the all time greats of the game in the 50’s and 60’s.

Loved his wonderfully gentle and insightful commentary (since the late 70’s for me) and back in the day ‘A Round With Alliss’.

 

[CliveWalkerWingWizard]

RIP, watching golf will never be the same, amazing commentator

 

[dazzer6666]

The absolute Guv’nor of golf commentary...won’t be the same without him. RIP.

 

[Birdie Boy]

The absolute Guv’nor of golf commentary...won’t be the same without him. RIP.

This

 

[jakarta]

And of course our very own CMJ

Came after Blowers in my list if you re-read the Post!

 

[Dave the OAP]

Came after Blowers in my list if you re-read the Post!

Nah won’t bother, but take your word for it

 

[Questions]

Utterly distinctive voice that absolutely suited the sport he was commentating upon, see also (TV commentry):

Bill Mclaren - Rugby Union
Eddie Waring - Rugby League
Peter O'Sullevan - Horse Racing
Murray Walker - Motor Racing
Dan Maskell - Tennis
Richie Benaud - Cricket

15 stone of prime Scottish beef on the hoof
Up and under
??
There goes
Oh I say
That’s probably the best shot of the morning

Proper legends in their sports. Of course RIP Mr Aliss.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

RIP Peter, better commentator than golfer imo, he drove a Rolls around with Putt 3 on it for a reason!
Condolences to his Mrs, Jackie who is a lovely lady.

 

[jakarta]

Nah won’t bother, but take your word for it

I met another Martin-Jenkins (his cousin) in, of all places, a dentist waiting room in Pulborough a few years ago. Did a double take as I can report that a bit like RMJ, the men in their family all look the same!

 

[jakarta]

15 stone of prime Scottish beef on the hoof
Up and under
??
There goes
Oh I say
That’s probably the best shot of the morning

Proper legends in their sports. Of course RIP Mr Aliss.

Peter O'S surely 'and coming up on the stand side' in that strange strangled voice.

 

[Questions]

Peter O'S surely 'and coming up on the stand side' in that strange strangled voice.

I remember when he owned the winner in a fairly big race and he had to announce the winning jockey, trainer and owner. He didnt deviate one bit in the announcement or commentary.

 

[FamilyGuy]

A golfing legend

Unsurpassable in his field.. He'll be missed.

 

[FamilyGuy]

The absolute Guv’nor of golf commentary...won’t be the same without him. RIP.

What he said.

 

[rocker959]

RIP Voice of Golf