Bill McLaren was the voice of Scottish rugby for decades. His passionate, informed, and engaging commentary brought the thrill and drama of the game to millions of listeners and viewers. McLaren's style, characterized by a deep knowledge of the sport and a profound respect for its players, earned him admiration across generations. His legacy endures not only in recordings of his iconic calls but also in the inspiration he provided to subsequent sports broadcasters.
McLaren, himself, had almost died of TB in his youth and he tells of the days and nights when he hid under the sheets in bed at the Scottish hospital where he was kept for 19 months, 'crying myself to sleep each night as they took away my friends who had died that day.