Early Life and Career
Brian Baden Moore was born on February 28, 1932, in Benenden, Kent. He attended Cranbrook School in Kent, which he shared with fellow commentators Peter West and Barry Davies.
Broadcasting Career
Moore began his career in journalism and started as a sub-editor for World Sports magazine in 1954. He then worked for The Exchange Telegraph for two years and in 1958 he joined The Times.
BBC Radio
- Moore became a football commentator and presenter on BBC Radio in 1961.
- He was appointed as the BBC's first football correspondent in 1963.
- He famously commentated on England's 1966 World Cup victory alongside Alan Clarke and Maurice Edelston.
- He covered FA Cup Finals from 1964 to 1967.
ITV and London Weekend Television
- In 1968, Moore moved to London Weekend Television.
- He became a prominent figure in ITV's football coverage for three decades.
- He hosted programmes such as On the Ball, The Big Match, and Midweek Sports Special.
- In the 1970s and 1980s, he presented Big League Soccer for Australian and New Zealand audiences.
Major Events Coverage
- Moore commentated on nine World Cups.
- He covered over twenty FA Cup finals.
- He provided commentary for numerous European trophy wins by English clubs.
Commentary Style
Moore was known for his distinctive commentary style. His call of Aston Villa's winning goal in the 1982 European Cup Final is commemorated on a banner at Villa Park.
Later Career and Retirement
Moore retired as a commentator in 1998 following France's World Cup final victory.
Moore continued to broadcast through interview programmes on Sky Sports and radio shows on BBC Radio 5 Live and Talksport.