Murray Deaker
Murray "Deaks" Deaker, ONZM, is a New Zealand sports radio and television talk show host, acclaimed sports author and New Zealand icon.
He was a former club rugby lock and an opening batsman in club cricket[citation needed], and prior to working in radio was principal of Takapuna Grammar School.[1] As well as radio he hosts an aptly titled television show on Sky Sport "Deaker on Sport". Murray's trademarks are his straight-talking and his love of Biomag. His bald head has become a cult symbol in New Zealand popular culture, fondly parodied in shows such as TVNZ's Facelift.
Deaker was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2003.[2] His acquired resilience has set him up well to act as a mentor for sports personalities such as Jesse Ryder, a New Zealand cricketer.[3]
Deaker has had a number of high profile interviews, including the last interview with Tiger Woods before his tabloid controversies of 2009.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Brief biography of Murray Deaker. Talentonline.co.nz. Retrieved on 17 August 2011.
- ^ Listener article on his depression[dead link]
- ^ "Timeline: Jesse's risky singles". One Sport. 12 May 2009. http://tvnz.co.nz/cricket-news/timeline-jesse-s-risky-singles-2729877. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ Ford, Greg (13 December 2009). "Deaker's TV scoop on Tiger Woods to air early". The Sunday Star-Times. http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/golf/3155232/Deakers-TV-scoop-on-Tiger-Woods-to-air-early. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
