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Teddy Wakelam gives the first live radio commentary of a football match, between Arsenal F.C. and Sheffield United at Highbury.
On January 22, 1927, Teddy Wakelam delivered the first live radio commentary of a football match—Arsenal versus Sheffield United at Highbury—revolutionizing sports broadcasting.
Teddy Wakelam's pioneering broadcast for the BBC on January 22, 1927, brought live football commentary into homes for the first time.
Using basic microphones and no visual aids, he vividly described every pass, tackle, and goal at Highbury Stadium.
Listeners across Britain tuned in to follow the live action, transforming the way fans experienced sports.
Wakelam's enthusiastic narration style set the template for modern play-by-play commentary in radio and television.
This historic broadcast demonstrated the immense potential of broadcast media to unite audiences around live events.
Wakelam's legacy endures in the global industry of live sports broadcasting on radio, television, and digital platforms.
1927
Teddy Wakelam
football
Arsenal F.C.
Sheffield United
Highbury