ABOUT JOHN MOTSON
Soccer commentator from 1971-2008, who was the BBC's prominent soccer voice. He commentated on more than 2,000 games throughout his career. He was recognizable for his signature look wearing a sheepskin coat.
He began his sports career as a journalist in 1963, and in 1967 began working for the Sheffield Morning Telegraph.
In 2001, 32% of British soccer fans voted him Britain's favorite commentator. He passed in early 2023 at the age of 77.
He married Anne Motson, and had a son, Frederick, in 1986.
His final call came in the UEFA Euro 2008 final when Fernando Torres scored the only goal in Spain's 1-0 victory over Germany.
