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CodeDS/UK/11271
NameCarpenter; Harry Leonard (1925-2010); OBE; British sports commentator
Dates1925-2010
GenderMale
BiographyHarry Leonard Carpenter OBE (17 October 1925, South Norwood, London, England – 20 March 2010, London, England) was a British sports commentator broadcasting from the early 1950s until his retirement in 1994. His speciality was boxing. He was presenter of programmes such as Sportsnight (1975–1985) and Grandstand and also anchored coverage of Wimbledon and golf tournaments.

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