Bruce’s rise to fame is an incredible story. From clerk to caller, he spoke about how it all started in this on this Howie Games mini re-release.
HEAR HOW BRUCE MCAVANEY WENT FROM PUBLIC SERVICE TO COMMENTATING
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A former clerk turned distinguished race caller, McEvaney’s journey serves as a testament to the transformative power of passion and seizing opportunities. This episode provides a glimpse into his background, early career, and the defining moments that shaped his trajectory.
In the episode, McAvaney speaks about the various mentors he’s had in his career, how they gave him his start in race calling, and gave him the opportunity to keep growing.
McEvaney shares his privilege of calling Cathy Freeman’s historic Olympic win, and speaks about her legacy and impact.
This is a mini version of a longer chat Howie had with Bruce McAvaney back in 2017. In the full episode of The Howie Games with Bruce McAvaney, Bruce talks about how he works with other commentators, his health journey and his struggling with punting, you can listen to that full episode HERE.
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