Peter Dimmock (Grandstand's first presenter) had died

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El Loro

Peter Dimmock, who was the first presenter of Grandstand (before David Coleman) has died. He was 94.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/spo...personality/34889321

This clip is from Grandstand in 1998 where it was celebrating the 40th anniversary.

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Former Member

RIP Peter Dimmock xx. Part of tv history.

11/21/157:17 AM

squiggleMember 10 years

I agree, a true gentleman and part of tv history.

11/21/157:46 AM

BazMember VIP10 years

Originally Posted by squiggle:

I agree, a true gentleman and part of tv history.

I agree Used to watch him with my dad when I was young . RIP

11/21/151:13 PM

Rocking Ros RoseMember 10 years

awww sad - big part of my childhood Grandstand

11/21/153:01 PM

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