John Rickman (broadcaster)
John Rickman (28 May 1913 – 13 October 1997) was a British broadcaster, journalist, and author. A broadcaster with London Weekend Television's World of Sport for 23 years, he was the first person to introduce the sport of horse racing on an independent television channel and is considered one of the important early television broadcasters of that sport.[1][2] He also worked as a journalist with the Daily Mail and penned the books Homes Of Sport (1952) and Eight Flat Racing Stables (1979).[2]
John Eric Carter Rickman | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Rickman 28 May 1913 |
| Died | 13 October 1997 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | English |
| Other names | Robin Goodfellow (racing nom-de-plume) |
| Education | Haileybury College |
| Occupation(s) | Television presenter Sports commentator (1955-1978) |
| Employer(s) | Daily Mail ITV Sport (1955-1978) |
| Television | ITV Racing |
| Relatives | Tom Jennings (racehorse trainer), William Carter (racehorse trainer). |
References
- Dr Joyce Kay, Professor Wray Vamplew, ed. (2012). Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing. Taylor & Francis. p. 81.
- Richard Griffiths (23 October 1997). Obituary: John Rickman. The Independent.
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