Bjørge Lillelien
Bjørge Lillelien (29 March 1927 – 26 October 1987) was a Norwegian sports journalist and commentator for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. He was considered to be a popular and engaging personality who commentated on many sports, particularly winter sports and football. It was not unusual for Norwegians to turn off the sound on the TV and listen to him on the radio instead.
Bjørge Lillelien | |
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Bjørge Lillelien in 1962. | |
| Born | Roar Bjørge Lillelien 29 March 1927 Slemmestad |
| Died | 26 October 1987 (aged 60) Oslo |
| Education | Northwestern University |
| Occupation(s) | Football and winter sports commentator |
| Employer | NRK |
In September 1981 he came to international prominence when he said “Maggie Thatcher your boys took a hell of a beating” in commentary following Norway's 2–1 victory against England in a World Cup qualifier.
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