Monday, January 12, 2009

Memories of "Viney"

It's a sad day for BBC Sport, with the passing of David Vine, one of the giants of its presenting team. I first saw him when he was commentating on Plymouth Hoe as we awaited the return of Sir Francis Chichester from his historic Round the World voyage in 1967. David Vine was then working for Westward Television, presenting its Sports Desk. I remember seeing him stood on one of their vans talking about the scene.

The BBC has some remarkably heard-felt tributes here from several notables from the world of Snooker, with which "Viney" had a particular affinity.

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