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Just found out Harry Carpenter died.



Though I'm not a sports fan, he was always entertaining.

one of the best comentators there has ever been..

an all round nice bloke.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1530497.stm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB2zqkFtFNE

The tribute to Wayne Dobson included his famous vent routine with 'Arry and Frank. RIP 'Arry, one of the few sports commentators who didn't irritate the non-sports fans.

Harry was a legend and as soon as I heard the news I also thought of Wayne Dobson's routine at the Palladium.

A classic

dat8962 wrote:Harry was a legend and as soon as I heard the news I also thought of Wayne Dobson's routine at the Palladium.

A classic

Immediately made me think of the legendary interviews with Frank Bruno.
Carpenter was one of the 'old school' of presenters who really knew his subject and rarely lapsed into hackneyed cliche.

Len

'Arry stoked my love for boxing as I was growing up - it's never been the same without his commentary.

He was never afraid to let his emotions get the better of him, either. Who can forget his classic lapse during the Bruno/Tyson fight...? During the first round after almost being floored by Tyson, Bruno somehow managed to land a clumping blow on Tyson, who looked decidedly wobbly.

Cue Harry:

"Now he's hurt Tyson - GO ON FRANK!"

Wonderful stuff.... will be sadly missed.


Sean