Frank Hyde
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Frank Hyde
Playing career
Born Francis Patrick Aloysius Hyde in 1916, he grew up in inner-city Sydney in The Rocks. Residential rules of the time required him to play for the Balmain club, but he preferred to play with Newtown and managed two seasons there before the rule was enforced upon him.
During his playing career, Hyde represented the Newtown Bluebags, (now
Media career
Hyde began his career as a broadcaster in 1953 and found immediate success as a Rugby League commentator. His renowned call, accompanying a shot for goal, of "It's long enough, it's high enough and it's straight between the posts" became an iconic part of the game.[2] He broadcast 33 consecutive
For many years, Hyde was a regular on Sydney television, mainly appearing with Ron Casey (Sydney broadcaster) on the World Of Sport - a weekend Rugby League program on the Nine Network.
Recording Career
During the 1970s, Hyde recorded 3 albums: Frank Hyde Sings, The Frank Hyde Party Sing-a-long and Frank Hyde Sings For The Good Times.
His famous rendition of the Irish classic Danny Boy, with Try a Little Kindness as the B Side were released in 1973 and peaked at number 69 on the Kent Music Report.[3]
Albums discography
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [3] | ||
| Frank Hyde Sings |
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| The Frank Hyde Party Sing-a-long |
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| Frank Hyde Sings for the Good Times |
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Honours and awards
On 1 January 1974, at the age of 57, Hyde was made a Member of Order of the British Empire.[4]
On 26 January 1990, Hyde was awarded the Medal of the Order Of Australia (OAM) for services to Rugby League Football and the media.
On 24 October 2000, at the age of 84, Hyde was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his service to the game of rugby league as player, coach and broadcaster.[5]
The Frank Hyde Shield is contested on an annual basis between the Newtown and North Sydney clubs.
In 2006, Hyde was inducted into the Australian Commercial Radio Industry Hall of Fame.
Family
Children: Gregory Francis Hyde (born 1943) Anne Elizabeth Hyde (born 1945) Michael James Hyde (born 1948) Margaret Mary Hyde (born 1948) Maria Linda Hyde (born 1955) Patrick Joseph Aloysius Hyde (born 1959)
Death
Frank Hyde outlived his wife Gaby by seven months, and died on 24 September 2007 at the age of 91. He was survived by his 6 children, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Notes
- ^ Frank Hyde celebrates Archived 6 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine, Rugby League News, League Unlimited
- ^ "League's crooning legend dies". The Australian. 24 September 2007. Retrieved 24 September 2007.
- ^ ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Frank Hyde MBE". Australian Honours Database. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
- ^ "Frank Hyde". Australian Honours Database. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
- ^ Frank Hyde - Rugby League
- ^ "League caller Frank Hyde dead". The Daily Telegraph. 24 September 2007. Retrieved 24 September 2007.
- ^ Legendary league caller dies Archived 6 November 2007 at the Wayback Machine, LeagueHQ.com
- ^ "Frank Hyde to be honoured". The Daily Telegraph (Sydney). 26 September 2007. Retrieved 22 January 2008.
References
- ISBN 0-7322-8517-8.
Further reading
- Frank Hyde, Ian Heads (1995). Straight between the posts: the legendary Frank Hyde and his stories. Pan Macmillan. ISBN 0-330-35690-9.
External links
- Frank Hyde at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame
- ABC-PM tribute to Frank Hyde. (transcript and audio)
- Frank Hyde at rl1908.com
- Frank Hyde article at menofleague.com[permanent dead link]