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[[Image:Gordon bray.jpg|thumb|Gordon Bray]]'''Gordon Bray''' [[Order of Australia|AM]] (born 23 June 1949) has risen to prominence as one of [[Australia]]'s leading sports commentators, earning himself the title, "The Voice of Rugby".
[[Image:Gordon bray.jpg|thumb|Gordon Bray]]'''Gordon Bray''' [[Order of Australia|AM]] (born 23 June 1949) is one of [[Australia]]'s leading sports commentators. He is colloquially known "The Voice of Rugby".


Brought up in the [[Sydney]] suburb of [[Canada Bay, New South Wales|Canada Bay]] and educated at the publicly funded [[Homebush Boys High School]], Bray was a talented schoolboy rugby union footballer representing NSW Combined High Schools and subsequently Eastern Suburbs. While not pursuing a full time career in rugby, he has since made cameo appearances at several tournaments, including the Ettamogah Pub Sevens competition in [[Albury, New South Wales|Albury]], the Hong Kong Tens and the World Classics in [[Bermuda]].
Brought up in the [[Sydney]] suburb of [[Canada Bay, New South Wales|Canada Bay]] and educated at the publicly funded [[Homebush Boys High School]], Bray was a talented schoolboy rugby union footballer representing NSW Combined High Schools and subsequently Eastern Suburbs. While not pursuing a full time career in rugby, he has since made cameo appearances at several tournaments, including the Ettamogah Pub Sevens competition in [[Albury, New South Wales|Albury]], the Hong Kong Tens and the World Classics in [[Bermuda]].


He has previously commentated on six [[Olympic Games]], five [[Commonwealth Games]], and more than 300 rugby internationals, including four Rugby World Cups. His broadcasting experience spans a career of over 40 years.
He has previously commentated on six [[Olympic Games]], five [[Commonwealth Games]], and more than 300 rugby internationals, including five Rugby World Cups. His broadcasting experience spans a career of over 40 years.


Bray has previously commentated for the ABC, BBC, Seven Network, and Network Ten before joining the [[Fox Sports]], where he's currently employed.
Bray has previously commentated for the ABC, BBC, Seven Network, and Network Ten before joining the [[Fox Sports]], where he's currently employed.


In 2001 he was awarded an [[Australian Sports Medal]] for his services to sport, and in the June 2005 Queen's Birthday Honours List he was made a Member of the [[Order of Australia]] for his services to rugby and the community. He is also a past recipient of the prestigious Penguin Award for his sports broadcasting talents.
In 2001 he was awarded an [[Australian Sports Medal]] for his services to sport, and in the June 2005 Queen's Birthday Honours List he was made a Member of the [[Order of Australia]] for his services to rugby and the community. He is also a past recipient of the prestigious Penguin Award for sports broadcasting.


Gordon is the author of several books on rugby union as well as an [[autobiography]] titled ''From the Ruck'' published in 1997. He is an active Level 2 qualified referee and coach.
Gordon is the author of several books on rugby union as well as an [[autobiography]] titled ''From the Ruck'' published in 1997. He is an active Level 2 qualified referee and coach.


Gordon continues to support many charities, most notably Legacy, which supported Gordon as a child after he lost his parents at an early age.
Gordon is an ambassador Legacy, a charity which supports war widows and their families. Legacy supported Gordon as a child after he lost his parents at an early age.


In 1999 Gordon had a street named after him in Lidcombe NSW, Gordon Bray Circuit.
In 1999 Gordon had a street named after him in Lidcombe NSW, Gordon Bray Circuit.

Revision as of 11:39, 15 October 2012

Gordon Bray

Gordon Bray AM (born 23 June 1949) is one of Australia's leading sports commentators. He is colloquially known "The Voice of Rugby".

Brought up in the Sydney suburb of Canada Bay and educated at the publicly funded Homebush Boys High School, Bray was a talented schoolboy rugby union footballer representing NSW Combined High Schools and subsequently Eastern Suburbs. While not pursuing a full time career in rugby, he has since made cameo appearances at several tournaments, including the Ettamogah Pub Sevens competition in Albury, the Hong Kong Tens and the World Classics in Bermuda.

He has previously commentated on six Olympic Games, five Commonwealth Games, and more than 300 rugby internationals, including five Rugby World Cups. His broadcasting experience spans a career of over 40 years.

Bray has previously commentated for the ABC, BBC, Seven Network, and Network Ten before joining the Fox Sports, where he's currently employed.

In 2001 he was awarded an Australian Sports Medal for his services to sport, and in the June 2005 Queen's Birthday Honours List he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to rugby and the community. He is also a past recipient of the prestigious Penguin Award for sports broadcasting.

Gordon is the author of several books on rugby union as well as an autobiography titled From the Ruck published in 1997. He is an active Level 2 qualified referee and coach.

Gordon is an ambassador Legacy, a charity which supports war widows and their families. Legacy supported Gordon as a child after he lost his parents at an early age.

In 1999 Gordon had a street named after him in Lidcombe NSW, Gordon Bray Circuit.

Bray is married and has one son and a daughter.

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