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Peter “Boz” Bosley, pioneering Sydney sports radio host, dies aged 85
Peter “Boz” Bosley has died aged 85, prompting tributes from colleagues and listeners.
He became a familiar voice to generations of Sydney listeners through 2UE’s Sports Today, a long-running evening sports program.
Bosley helped pioneer sports talk radio and worked with former players including Greg Alexander, John Gibbs and Phil Gould.
Several sports broadcasters began or developed their careers with his support, including Andrew Voss and Gibbs.
He also gave young people in broadcasting opportunities, including radio executive Tom Malone, who recalled Bosley using his research for an interview with a young Darren Lockyer.
His influence reached beyond the microphone, spanning music, entertainment and sport, and leaving a mark on Australian broadcasting.
The tributes focused on his career and generosity; no further plans were stated.
Peter “Boz” Bosley, a pioneering Sydney sports radio host, has died aged 85.
He was best known for presenting the long-running 2UE program Sports Today.
Colleagues and listeners paid tribute to his broadcasting career and support for young people in the industry.
Bosley worked with John Gibbs, Greg Alexander and Phil Gould, among others.
He was also remembered for his devotion to the North Sydney Bears.
- Who
- Peter “Boz” Bosley, a pioneering sports radio host, died aged 85.
- What
- He was a long-running presenter of 2UE’s Sports Today.
- When
- His death was announced on Tuesday. The date of his death is not stated.
- Where
- He was a familiar voice to Sydney listeners. Where he died is not stated.
- Why
- Not stated
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Listener James recalled picking up Bosley and fellow broadcaster Damien Kelly after an outside broadcast at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
John Stanley announced Bosley’s death during a call to Mark Levy’s 2GB program at 9.46am.
- Age
- 85
- Radio program
- Sports Today on 2UE
- Colleagues
- John Gibbs, Greg Alexander and Phil Gould
- Listener’s recollection
- Sydney Royal Easter Show, 1998
- Tribute announcement
- 9.46am on Tuesday
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What people are saying
the ultimate radio professional and a true gentleman
He pioneered the sports talk format with his long-running, top-rating and must-listen show Sports Today
There’s not many people in this industry who are universally loved, but Peter Bosley was exactly that. Loved and respected by all who knew him and all who worked with him.
A wonderful gentleman, and yes, Sports Today was a must to listen to each night