Bruce McAvaney

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bruce McAvaney
Occupation	Sportscaster
Date Of Birth	Jun 22, 1953(1953-06-22)
Age	71
Birthplace	Ferryden Park
Country	Australia
Birth City	South Australia
Horoscope	Gemini

Bruce McAvaney Biography

Bruce McAvaney is one of the most popular and richest Sportscaster who was born on June 22, 1953 in Ferryden Park, South Australia, Australia. He is well-known for his broadcasting of Australian Rules football games, as well as the Olympics from 1980.

His ability and participation his involvement Olympic broadcasting has led to similarity to His versatility and involvement in Olympic broadcasting has drawn comparisons to Bob Costas…

The son of an Adelaide accountant, McAvaney developed an early interest in sport and race calling. After attending Woodville High School (and failing Year 12) he spent five years as a Telecom clerk. Then in 1976 during a day off work, McAvaney travelled to Kilmore, Victoria to bet on some races. There, he met Kevin Hillier, an Adelaide race caller, who suggested McAvaney help him out back in Adelaide. This launched his career in the sports media, joining Adelaide radio station 5DN, calling horse races and later hosting a sports show.

McAvaney moved to television in 1978, when he joined Adelaide station ADS-7 to read sport news and produce the weekly Racetrack program. His career received a boost when colleague Sandy Roberts covered the 1980 Moscow Olympics for Seven, and Bruce was chosen to host the Adelaide end of the telecast for the station.

He has two children: Alexandra Sam and Alexandra. Sam.

Bruce McAvaney Net Worth

Bruce McAvaney is one of the richest Sportscaster from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bruce McAvaney 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Woodville High School in Adelaide, South Australia.

He was admitted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2002.

Bruce William McAvaney OAM (born 22 June 1953 in Ferryden Park, South Australia) is an Australian sports broadcaster with the Seven Network. McAvaney has presented high-profile events including the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup, Australian Open and Summer Olympics, as well as annual special events such as the Brownlow Medal . McAvaney is well known for his commentary of AFL matches as well as covering every Summer Olympic Games from Moscow 1980 until Rio 2016.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Bruce McAvaney Dating?

According to our records, Bruce McAvaney married to Merry McAvaney , Anne Johnson. As of December 1, 2023, Bruce McAvaney’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1989, McAvaney negotiated a two-year premature end to his contract with Ten, and returned to the Seven Network on the condition that he could cover the 1992 Olympics.

Facts & Trivia

Bruce Ranked on the list of most popular Sportscaster. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Bruce McAvaney celebrates birthday on June 22 of every year.

In an interview with the Herald Sun, McAvaney announced informally that he would no longer commentate Men’s games at the Australian Open, so he can optimise his health over summer and for other sport events. McAvaney had been calling the Open since 1990 and been chief caller alongside Jim Courier since

2005. 2017 was only the second time he had missed the tournament, attributing that later to his cancer diagnosis.

What disease does Bruce McAvaney have?

McAvaney, who grew up in Adelaide’s northwest and was the voice of footy for decades, was himself diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) in

2014. “So many of us face health challenges but we are not alone, although sometimes it might feel that way,” he said.

Is Bruce McAvaney still commentating?

In February 2021 McAvaney announced that he was retiring from calling AFL games because of a desire to reduce his workload.

Did Bruce McAvaney play sport?

Justifiably dubbed ‘The Master Sportscaster’, Bruce McAvaney remains a commentary icon who has presented many high-profile sports throughout his career including Australian Rules Football, horse racing, athletics, motor racing, tennis, golf, and Olympic and Commonwealth Games.

How old is Bruce McAvaney?

69 years (June 22, 1953)

Is Bruce McAvaney married?

Spouse