Sunday Herald Sun reports today that former ABC sports commentator Clarke Hansen died on Thursday (April 30). Clarke was an integral part of ABC TV and radio’s sports coverage from the 1970s to the 1990s. He is the father of 2006 West Coast premiership player Ash Hansen and a member of MCG Media Hall of Fame.
Edit: Matt Clinch acknowledged the passing of Clarke Hansen on AFL Sunday show on 774 ABC Melbourne today.
Edit 2: tribute from former ABC colleague Dan Lonergan
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