Frank Hyde
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Francis "Frank" Aloysius Hyde MBE (7 February 1916 – September 24, 2007) was an Australian rugby league player, coach and radio caller.
During his playing career, Hyde represented the Newtown Jets, the Balmain Tigers, the North Sydney Bears and, at the state level, New South Wales. He scored a try for the Balmain Tigers in their winning grand final of 1939, and was captain-coach of North Sydney when they reached the grand final in 1943. However, due to World War II, he was unable to represent the Australian national team.
Hyde began his career as a broadcaster in 1953. His call, accompanying a shot for goal, of "It's long enough, it's high enough and it's straight between the posts" became an iconic part of the game.[2]
Honours and Awards
On 1 January 1974, at the age of 57, Hyde was made a Member of Order of the British Empire.[3]
On 24 October 2000, at the age of 84, Hyde was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his service to the game of rugby league as player, coach and broadcaster.[4]
Death
Hyde died on September 24 2007 at the age of 91.[5] [6][7]
Hyde was honoured at the 2007 NRL Grand Final with a video-tribute during the half time break of the match between Manly and Melbourne and a minute's silence prior to the Premier League Grand Final.[8]
References
- ^ Frank Hyde celebrates, Rugby League News, League Unlimited
- ^ "League's crooning legend dies". The Australian. 2007-09-24. Retrieved 2007-09-24.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Frank Hyde MBE". Australian Honours Database. Retrieved 2007-09-26.
- ^ "Frank Hyde". Australian Honours Database. Retrieved 2007-09-26.
- ^ Frank Hyde - Rugby League
- ^ "League caller Frank Hyde dead". The Daily Telegraph. 2007-09-24. Retrieved 2007-09-24.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Legendary league caller dies, LeagueHQ.com
- ^ "Frank Hyde to be honoured". The Daily Telegraph (Sydney). 2007-09-26. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
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External links
- ABC-PM tribute to Frank Hyde. (transcript and audio)